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Chisago City

Minnesota · 5,558 residents · 12.565 sq mi
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Chisago City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,852. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,936 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,558
+112%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Chisago City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,852
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,803
+65%since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+1%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,526)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,126)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(127)
Asian1%(54)
Other6.2%(346)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,231)
Diversity Score
22
+249%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chisago City, Minnesota?

Chisago City, Minnesota has about 5,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chisago City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chisago City, Minnesota earns about $81,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chisago City, Minnesota expensive?

In Chisago City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $270,600, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Chisago City, Minnesota?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chisago City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chisago City, Minnesota?

About 5.6% of people in Chisago City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chisago City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chisago City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,549 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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