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.

Meadowlands, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

174

Median Agei

28.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.8%104

Black

35.1%61

Two or More

5.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%6

High School Diploma

35.2%32

Some College (<1 yr)

20.9%19

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%16

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%11

Master's Degree

3.3%3

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,000

Median Renti

$655

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%34

Renter-Occupied

33.3%17

Total Units

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.3%12

$50K–$100K

26.5%9

$100K–$150K

14.7%5

$150K–$200K

8.8%3

$200K–$300K

11.8%4

$300K–$500K

2.9%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

6.5%4

1990–1999

8.1%5

1980–1989

8.1%5

1970–1979

22.6%14

1960–1969

11.3%7

1950–1959

14.5%9

1940–1949

1.6%1

1939 or earlier

27.4%17

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

54.9%28

Electricity

25.5%13

Fuel Oil

13.7%7

Wood

5.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,583

Mean Household Incomei

$49,331

Per Capita Incomei

$16,108

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

18.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%4

$10K–$15K

2%1

$15K–$20K

15.7%8

$20K–$25K

3.9%2

$35K–$40K

5.9%3

$40K–$45K

15.7%8

$45K–$50K

9.8%5

$50K–$60K

9.8%5

$60K–$75K

13.7%7

$75K–$100K

5.9%3

$100K–$125K

3.9%2

$125K–$150K

5.9%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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

95.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

37.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured