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.

Sartell, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,758

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%16,806

Two or More

5.4%1,071

Black

4.6%905

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%611

Asian

1.7%341

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%189

High School Diploma

16%1,936

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%900

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,736

Associate's Degree

14.5%1,747

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%3,190

Master's Degree

10.3%1,242

Professional Degree

1.8%216

Doctorate

2.4%291

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

40.9%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$297,300

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.8%4,716

Renter-Occupied

38.2%2,914

Total Units

7,726

Homeownership

61.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%308

$50K–$100K

1.7%80

$100K–$150K

1.5%70

$150K–$200K

4.1%194

$200K–$300K

37.3%1,759

$300K–$500K

35%1,651

$500K–$1M

13%611

$1M+

0.9%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

197

$750–$1,000

609

$1,000–$1,250

547

$1,250–$1,500

719

$1,500–$2,000

589

$2,000+

212

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%73

2010–2019

21.9%1,694

2000–2009

29.3%2,263

1990–1999

22.7%1,756

1980–1989

10.9%842

1970–1979

8.3%644

1960–1969

2.3%176

1950–1959

1.9%147

1940–1949

0.3%27

1939 or earlier

1.3%104

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%4,982

Electricity

29.6%2,258

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%160

Other

1.2%94

No Fuel

1.2%91

Wood

0.3%26

Fuel Oil

0.2%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,131

Mean Household Incomei

$109,325

Per Capita Incomei

$42,415

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

10,657

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%355

$10K–$15K

3.1%237

$15K–$20K

1.8%136

$20K–$25K

3.2%247

$25K–$30K

4.3%329

$30K–$35K

2.1%159

$35K–$40K

1.2%88

$40K–$45K

4.4%336

$45K–$50K

5.1%387

$50K–$60K

7.4%562

$60K–$75K

8.1%618

$75K–$100K

13.4%1,020

$100K–$125K

11%840

$125K–$150K

7.4%566

$150K–$200K

11.7%896

$200K+

11.2%854

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

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes84% occupied$417/mo rent

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

202/PRAC43 homes98% occupied$358/mo rent

811/PRAC15 homes93% occupied$380/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,131/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

21.9%

Who Receives This Housing

77.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.5% of subsidized households are minority

49% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.1% 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

8284.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

126

Philippines

India

Canada

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,320

Avg. Commutei

18.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,403

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

822(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured