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.

Duluth, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

87,093

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%75,451

Two or More

4.7%4,099

Black

2.7%2,368

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%2,260

Asian

1.7%1,498

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%1,162

Other

0.3%246

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%1,894

High School Diploma

16.9%9,406

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%3,816

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%7,944

Associate's Degree

10.5%5,850

Bachelor's Degree

27.1%15,127

Master's Degree

11.2%6,268

Professional Degree

2.9%1,645

Doctorate

2.7%1,512

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

44%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,700

Median Renti

$1,087

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.4%22,236

Renter-Occupied

40.6%15,211

Total Units

39,978

Homeownership

59.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%864

$50K–$100K

5.5%1,218

$100K–$150K

9.5%2,112

$150K–$200K

16%3,559

$200K–$300K

30.3%6,729

$300K–$500K

25.9%5,750

$500K–$1M

7.8%1,724

$1M+

1.3%280

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,867

$500–$750

1,662

$750–$1,000

3,022

$1,000–$1,250

2,356

$1,250–$1,500

1,904

$1,500–$2,000

1,973

$2,000+

1,949

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%163

2010–2019

4.5%1,814

2000–2009

7.3%2,938

1990–1999

5%2,010

1980–1989

4.8%1,936

1970–1979

9.8%3,937

1960–1969

6.9%2,759

1950–1959

12.8%5,128

1940–1949

5.5%2,195

1939 or earlier

42.8%17,098

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.8%26,877

Electricity

18.5%6,944

Fuel Oil

3.9%1,468

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%1,086

Other

1.2%446

No Fuel

1%391

Wood

0.6%212

Solar

0%14

Coal

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,807

Mean Household Incomei

$94,591

Per Capita Incomei

$41,503

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

48,792

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%2,204

$10K–$15K

4.2%1,589

$15K–$20K

3.2%1,182

$20K–$25K

3.8%1,436

$25K–$30K

4.1%1,552

$30K–$35K

4.6%1,720

$35K–$40K

4.5%1,687

$40K–$45K

3.5%1,320

$45K–$50K

4%1,481

$50K–$60K

7%2,612

$60K–$75K

8.9%3,332

$75K–$100K

12.9%4,848

$100K–$125K

10.3%3,840

$125K–$150K

7%2,632

$150K–$200K

7.9%2,949

$200K+

8.2%3,063

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

3,457

Residentsi

5,312

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing150 homes92% occupied$583/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,804 homes97% occupied$393/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab12 homes75% occupied$122/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 81,404 homes91% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC87 homes95% occupied$367/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,807/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

78.9%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

17.2%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

3.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

63.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.2% of subsidized households are minority

34.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.9% 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

2,7083.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

252

Korea

239

Mexico

209

India

191

Germany

191

China

146

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

45,570

Avg. Commutei

17.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

46,292

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,084(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured