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.

Nisswa, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,954

Median Agei

54.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%1,880

Two or More

2%40

Black

1.2%24

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%5

Other

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%35

High School Diploma

14.8%227

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%69

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%191

Associate's Degree

11.4%174

Bachelor's Degree

33.7%517

Master's Degree

12.5%191

Professional Degree

3.7%57

Doctorate

1%15

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

50.9%

Graduate+

17.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$481,200

Median Renti

$867

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.3%830

Renter-Occupied

5.7%50

Total Units

1,520

Homeownership

94.3%

Vacancy Rate

42.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%24

$50K–$100K

1.2%10

$100K–$150K

1.1%9

$150K–$200K

6.4%53

$200K–$300K

9.4%78

$300K–$500K

33.1%275

$500K–$1M

34.1%283

$1M+

11.8%98

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%77

2010–2019

11.6%176

2000–2009

15.7%238

1990–1999

17.2%261

1980–1989

18.7%284

1970–1979

13.4%203

1960–1969

3%45

1950–1959

4.1%62

1940–1949

4.7%71

1939 or earlier

6.8%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.9%659

Electricity

20.9%184

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%27

No Fuel

0.7%6

Wood

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,000

Mean Household Incomei

$126,011

Per Capita Incomei

$57,646

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,083

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%23

$10K–$15K

3.5%31

$15K–$20K

1%9

$20K–$25K

0.5%4

$25K–$30K

7.4%65

$30K–$35K

4.2%37

$35K–$40K

2.6%23

$40K–$45K

2.3%20

$45K–$50K

0.6%5

$50K–$60K

5.7%50

$60K–$75K

11.7%103

$75K–$100K

8%70

$100K–$125K

16.5%145

$125K–$150K

4.8%42

$150K–$200K

15.2%134

$200K+

13.5%119

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 Vouchers3 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

392%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,064

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,083

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured