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.

La Crescent, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,251

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%4,688

Two or More

4.9%258

Asian

2.8%149

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%124

Other

0.3%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%60

High School Diploma

21.3%819

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%168

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%322

Associate's Degree

17.2%661

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%1,139

Master's Degree

7.4%284

Professional Degree

3.7%141

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

40.6%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$272,400

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86%1,978

Renter-Occupied

14%323

Total Units

2,481

Homeownership

86%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%52

$50K–$100K

4%80

$100K–$150K

2.8%56

$150K–$200K

13.8%272

$200K–$300K

33.1%655

$300K–$500K

28.8%570

$500K–$1M

11.1%219

$1M+

3.7%74

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%38

2010–2019

5.9%146

2000–2009

7.5%186

1990–1999

14.6%362

1980–1989

14.3%354

1970–1979

14.8%368

1960–1969

13.7%341

1950–1959

15.9%395

1940–1949

3.4%84

1939 or earlier

8.3%207

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.1%1,706

Electricity

18.3%420

Fuel Oil

4%92

Other

1.3%31

Wood

1.2%27

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,368

Mean Household Incomei

$107,401

Per Capita Incomei

$49,207

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

2,718

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%88

$10K–$15K

3.7%84

$15K–$20K

3.8%87

$20K–$25K

2.4%56

$25K–$30K

2.4%56

$30K–$35K

2.1%49

$35K–$40K

4%93

$40K–$45K

2.7%63

$45K–$50K

2.4%55

$50K–$60K

3.8%87

$60K–$75K

16.3%374

$75K–$100K

15.3%351

$100K–$125K

8.3%192

$125K–$150K

8.1%186

$150K–$200K

5%116

$200K+

15.8%364

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

$452/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes74% occupied$511/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 834 homes84% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

19.9%

Who Receives This Housing

86.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.9% of subsidized households are minority

44.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2985.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,630

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

293(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured

La Crescent, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026