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.

Lauderdale, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,388

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.6%1,615

Two or More

11.4%273

Asian

9.4%224

Black

7.6%181

Hispanic/Latino

4%95

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%34

High School Diploma

7.9%139

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%49

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%163

Associate's Degree

4.9%85

Bachelor's Degree

38.4%672

Master's Degree

22.9%401

Professional Degree

2.4%42

Doctorate

8.3%145

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

71.9%

Graduate+

33.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,300

Median Renti

$1,351

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%653

Renter-Occupied

46.6%569

Total Units

1,239

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%21

$100K–$150K

9.8%64

$150K–$200K

9.8%64

$200K–$300K

35.2%230

$300K–$500K

39.7%259

$500K–$1M

2.3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

197

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

129

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%6

2000–2009

6.5%80

1990–1999

7.2%89

1980–1989

24.8%307

1970–1979

15.7%194

1960–1969

12.3%152

1950–1959

9.9%123

1940–1949

5.3%66

1939 or earlier

17.9%222

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.4%909

Electricity

20.1%246

Other

3.2%39

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%13

Fuel Oil

0.7%8

No Fuel

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,684

Mean Household Incomei

$92,143

Per Capita Incomei

$46,806

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

1,595

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%25

$10K–$15K

0.3%4

$15K–$20K

4.6%56

$20K–$25K

1.9%23

$25K–$30K

3.8%46

$30K–$35K

3.3%40

$35K–$40K

1.1%14

$40K–$45K

2.5%31

$45K–$50K

5.6%68

$50K–$60K

10.3%126

$60K–$75K

10.4%127

$75K–$100K

17.1%209

$100K–$125K

10.4%127

$125K–$150K

13%159

$150K–$200K

7.4%91

$200K+

6.2%76

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

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes96% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,684/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

89%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58% of subsidized households are minority

79% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

34714.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Korea

India

Germany

Mexico

Poland

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,409

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

164(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured