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.

Cloquet, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,537

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.3%10,572

Two or More

6.2%777

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.1%641

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%301

Black

0.9%115

Asian

0.9%114

Other

0.1%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%296

High School Diploma

26.3%2,216

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%739

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%1,059

Associate's Degree

12.8%1,076

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%1,501

Master's Degree

4.2%358

Professional Degree

2%169

Doctorate

1.8%148

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,700

Median Renti

$1,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%3,511

Renter-Occupied

34.1%1,815

Total Units

5,662

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%264

$50K–$100K

3.2%111

$100K–$150K

11.2%393

$150K–$200K

23.1%811

$200K–$300K

30.7%1,079

$300K–$500K

16.4%577

$500K–$1M

6.8%238

$1M+

1.1%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$500–$750

161

$750–$1,000

515

$1,000–$1,250

408

$1,250–$1,500

230

$1,500–$2,000

108

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%48

2010–2019

5.2%296

2000–2009

8.8%501

1990–1999

11.7%664

1980–1989

9%512

1970–1979

11.2%634

1960–1969

5.3%300

1950–1959

12.8%722

1940–1949

7.7%437

1939 or earlier

27.3%1,548

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.3%3,316

Electricity

21.4%1,140

Bottled/LP Gas

10%533

Fuel Oil

5.1%269

Other

0.7%39

Wood

0.5%28

No Fuel

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,367

Mean Household Incomei

$84,871

Per Capita Incomei

$38,223

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,341

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%202

$10K–$15K

4.4%235

$15K–$20K

4.3%231

$20K–$25K

6.4%339

$25K–$30K

2.7%142

$30K–$35K

1.7%90

$35K–$40K

6.2%329

$40K–$45K

4.3%228

$45K–$50K

6.9%370

$50K–$60K

8.6%456

$60K–$75K

11.4%608

$75K–$100K

12.4%662

$100K–$125K

8%424

$125K–$150K

7%372

$150K–$200K

6.3%337

$200K+

5.7%301

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

324

Residentsi

363

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

40 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing74 homes95% occupied$384/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers129 homes53% occupied$487/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8121 homes88% occupied$418/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,367/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

70.4%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

23.3%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.2% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3312.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Poland

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,958

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,069

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

595(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured