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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crystal

Minnesota · 22,698 residents · 5.786 sq mi
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Crystal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,736. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $112,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,698
−5%since 1990
from 23,788 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,923 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 4,111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Crystal
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,736
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,093 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,163
+46%since 1990
from $15,820 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$671
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $504 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(22,718)
Black1.9%(458)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(211)
Asian1.8%(420)
Diversity Score12.9%(3,065)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(19,797)
Black4.1%(941)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(570)
Asian3.4%(766)
Diversity Score24%(5,447)
24
+86%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, Minnesota?

Crystal, Minnesota has about 22,698 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crystal, Minnesota?

The typical household in Crystal, Minnesota earns about $48,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal, Minnesota expensive?

In Crystal, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $112,900, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal, Minnesota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal, Minnesota?

About 4.4% of people in Crystal, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,090 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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