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.

Mabel, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

730

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.4%711

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%12

Two or More

0.7%5

Other

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%28

High School Diploma

37.3%204

Some College (<1 yr)

6%33

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%73

Associate's Degree

8.2%45

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%77

Master's Degree

0.9%5

Doctorate

4.4%24

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,400

Median Renti

$729

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.7%293

Renter-Occupied

13.3%45

Total Units

375

Homeownership

86.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%27

$50K–$100K

18.4%54

$100K–$150K

31.7%93

$150K–$200K

22.2%65

$200K–$300K

7.2%21

$300K–$500K

7.2%21

$500K–$1M

3.4%10

$1M+

0.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%5

2000–2009

7.2%27

1990–1999

6.9%26

1980–1989

13.1%49

1970–1979

14.1%53

1960–1969

8.3%31

1950–1959

2.4%9

1940–1949

14.7%55

1939 or earlier

32%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%282

Electricity

13%44

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%9

Other

0.6%2

Wood

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,392

Mean Household Incomei

$68,996

Per Capita Incomei

$32,631

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

373

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%14

$10K–$15K

3.6%12

$15K–$20K

2.4%8

$20K–$25K

5%17

$25K–$30K

4.1%14

$30K–$35K

3%10

$35K–$40K

3.8%13

$40K–$45K

3.8%13

$45K–$50K

5.9%20

$50K–$60K

16.9%57

$60K–$75K

9.5%32

$75K–$100K

21.3%72

$100K–$125K

6.5%22

$125K–$150K

6.8%23

$150K–$200K

2.4%8

$200K+

0.9%3

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 816 homes84% occupied$375/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,392/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

93%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

21% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

356

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

367

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured