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.

Fifty Lakes, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

478

Median Agei

66.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99%473

Two or More

1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%13

High School Diploma

22.3%94

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%29

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%56

Associate's Degree

6.9%29

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%125

Master's Degree

10.5%44

Professional Degree

1.4%6

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

42%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$457,300

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.8%227

Renter-Occupied

6.2%15

Total Units

592

Homeownership

93.8%

Vacancy Rate

59.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%3

$100K–$150K

4.8%11

$150K–$200K

3.1%7

$200K–$300K

15%34

$300K–$500K

36.1%82

$500K–$1M

22%50

$1M+

17.6%40

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%27

2000–2009

14.7%87

1990–1999

13%77

1980–1989

12.2%72

1970–1979

29.9%177

1960–1969

14.7%87

1950–1959

6.6%39

1940–1949

0.5%3

1939 or earlier

3.9%23

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

46.3%112

Electricity

21.1%51

Bottled/LP Gas

19%46

Wood

13.6%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,615

Mean Household Incomei

$96,897

Per Capita Incomei

$48,056

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

137

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%12

$10K–$15K

5%12

$15K–$20K

0.8%2

$25K–$30K

2.9%7

$35K–$40K

0.4%1

$40K–$45K

5.8%14

$45K–$50K

10.3%25

$50K–$60K

2.9%7

$60K–$75K

7.4%18

$75K–$100K

24%58

$100K–$125K

9.1%22

$125K–$150K

7.4%18

$150K–$200K

11.2%27

$200K+

7.9%19

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

134

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

134

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured