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.

Mayer, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,518

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%2,292

Hispanic/Latino

5%125

Two or More

2.2%56

Other

0.7%17

Black

0.6%16

Asian

0.2%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%60

High School Diploma

20.7%341

Some College (<1 yr)

7%115

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%191

Associate's Degree

18.8%310

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%471

Master's Degree

6.4%106

Professional Degree

1.3%21

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

36.4%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$342,700

Median Renti

$1,563

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.5%836

Renter-Occupied

4.5%39

Total Units

875

Homeownership

95.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%39

$100K–$150K

1.3%11

$150K–$200K

0.5%4

$200K–$300K

17.8%149

$300K–$500K

75.4%630

$500K–$1M

0.4%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%17

2010–2019

32.5%284

2000–2009

48.6%425

1990–1999

3.9%34

1980–1989

1%9

1970–1979

3.1%27

1960–1969

2.5%22

1950–1959

0.9%8

1940–1949

2.7%24

1939 or earlier

2.9%25

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.3%764

Electricity

7.5%66

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%30

Fuel Oil

1.7%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$124,917

Mean Household Incomei

$142,380

Per Capita Incomei

$49,614

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,555

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%6

$20K–$25K

1%9

$25K–$30K

2.4%21

$30K–$35K

1.4%12

$35K–$40K

0.8%7

$40K–$45K

1.6%14

$45K–$50K

0.5%4

$50K–$60K

1.1%10

$60K–$75K

5.6%49

$75K–$100K

14.2%124

$100K–$125K

20.8%182

$125K–$150K

20.3%178

$150K–$200K

16.1%141

$200K+

13.5%118

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 Vouchers1 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

662.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,494

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,505

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

68(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured