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.

Circle Pines, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,968

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%4,039

Asian

8.2%405

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%272

Two or More

3.7%184

Black

1.3%65

Other

0%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%155

High School Diploma

16%567

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%256

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%335

Associate's Degree

13%462

Bachelor's Degree

29.4%1,041

Master's Degree

9.9%352

Professional Degree

2.3%81

Doctorate

0.6%21

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

42.2%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$293,600

Median Renti

$1,496

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.2%1,780

Renter-Occupied

12.8%262

Total Units

2,055

Homeownership

87.2%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%61

$100K–$150K

1.4%25

$150K–$200K

2.8%50

$200K–$300K

44.6%794

$300K–$500K

45.3%806

$500K–$1M

2.5%44

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

121

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%22

2000–2009

14.3%294

1990–1999

9.4%194

1980–1989

27%554

1970–1979

9.5%195

1960–1969

10.8%221

1950–1959

27.5%566

1940–1949

0.4%9

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%1,685

Electricity

16.9%345

Other

0.6%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,800

Mean Household Incomei

$114,870

Per Capita Incomei

$47,606

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

2,944

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%57

$10K–$15K

0.8%17

$15K–$20K

0.9%18

$20K–$25K

0.6%12

$25K–$30K

1.5%30

$30K–$35K

0.4%9

$35K–$40K

4.5%92

$40K–$45K

2.2%44

$45K–$50K

7.9%162

$50K–$60K

0.5%11

$60K–$75K

11.9%242

$75K–$100K

15.1%309

$100K–$125K

17.3%353

$125K–$150K

10.1%207

$150K–$200K

11.9%244

$200K+

11.5%235

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3827.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

120

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,828

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,837

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured

0%Uninsured