Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Michael, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#35/209 Income

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,010

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%17,109

Black

5.1%1,028

Two or More

3.7%739

Asian

2.7%546

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%522

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%52

Other

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%235

High School Diploma

17.6%2,275

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%697

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%1,762

Associate's Degree

15.9%2,056

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%4,082

Master's Degree

8.6%1,113

Professional Degree

1.8%238

Doctorate

1.5%198

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$390,100

Median Renti

$1,483

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%6,476

Renter-Occupied

9.9%713

Total Units

7,307

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,274

Mean Household Incomei

$153,077

Per Capita Incomei

$54,378

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

12,124

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$565/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes90% occupied$565/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $131,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

75%

Very low income$39K–$66K/yr

19%

Moderate / aboveOver $105K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

473(3.3% of civilian adults)