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.

Scandia, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,950

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.7%3,702

Two or More

2.9%114

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%102

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%17

Other

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%66

High School Diploma

20.5%577

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%200

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%392

Associate's Degree

11.7%328

Bachelor's Degree

29%816

Master's Degree

9%252

Professional Degree

1.8%50

Doctorate

1.1%32

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

40.9%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$475,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%1,290

Renter-Occupied

11.3%165

Total Units

1,602

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%8

$100K–$150K

0.8%10

$150K–$200K

2.3%30

$200K–$300K

5.7%73

$300K–$500K

46.6%601

$500K–$1M

37.5%484

$1M+

6.5%84

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%10

2010–2019

4.4%70

2000–2009

11.5%184

1990–1999

13.1%210

1980–1989

16.2%260

1970–1979

23.3%373

1960–1969

10.4%167

1950–1959

2.5%40

1940–1949

1.4%22

1939 or earlier

16.6%266

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.5%1,128

Bottled/LP Gas

7.9%115

Electricity

4.5%66

Fuel Oil

4.1%60

Wood

2.5%36

Other

2.3%34

No Fuel

1.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,953

Mean Household Incomei

$152,253

Per Capita Incomei

$57,641

Poverty Ratei

1.9%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,638

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%17

$10K–$15K

0.7%10

$25K–$30K

6.4%93

$30K–$35K

1.6%23

$35K–$40K

1.2%18

$40K–$45K

1.6%24

$45K–$50K

1.2%18

$50K–$60K

9.1%133

$60K–$75K

10.9%158

$75K–$100K

15.2%221

$100K–$125K

10.2%148

$125K–$150K

10.7%156

$150K–$200K

12.9%187

$200K+

17.1%249

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

641.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,598

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,610

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

181(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured