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.

Ostrander, MN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

313population

38.1median age

This community is a community of 313 with a median age of 38.1. The population is predominantly White (97.1%) with a significant Black community (1.3%). Median household income is $74,063. 83.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, with a median home value of $146,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.1%304

Black

1.3%4

Two or More

1%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%3

High School Diploma

24.3%49

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%14

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%25

Associate's Degree

17.3%35

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%31

Master's Degree

5.9%12

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

$146,900median home value

$768median rent

77.9%homeownership

129total units

5.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 77.9%

Renter 22.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%3

$50K–$100K

20%19

$100K–$150K

29.5%28

$150K–$200K

43.2%41

$200K–$300K

3.2%3

$300K–$500K

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

10.9%14

2000–2009

5.4%7

1990–1999

4.7%6

1980–1989

3.9%5

1970–1979

37.2%48

1960–1969

10.1%13

1950–1959

7.8%10

1940–1949

0.8%1

1939 or earlier

19.4%25

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

77.9%95

Utility Gas

8.2%10

Electricity

5.7%7

Wood

4.1%5

Fuel Oil

3.3%4

Other

0.8%1

Household Economyi

$74,063median household income

$33,866per capita income

12.5%poverty rate

1.9%unemployment

156labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%1

$10K–$15K

10.7%13

$15K–$20K

4.1%5

$25K–$30K

0.8%1

$30K–$35K

3.3%4

$35K–$40K

0.8%1

$45K–$50K

4.1%5

$50K–$60K

12.3%15

$60K–$75K

15.6%19

$75K–$100K

13.1%16

$100K–$125K

14.8%18

$125K–$150K

14.8%18

$150K–$200K

4.1%5

$200K+

0.8%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

153

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

153

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured