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Sauk Centre

Minnesota · 4,317 residents · 4.081 sq mi
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Sauk Centre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,317
+10%since 2000
from 3,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sauk Centre
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58%(346)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.5%(236)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.7%(247)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.8%(252)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.1%(265)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.6%(544)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.2%(441)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.6%(586)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(466)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.5%(367)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.8%(379)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over4.4%(188)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,601
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,644 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,804
+24%since 2000
from $18,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−19%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,869)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,053)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(189)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.6%(27)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.7%(331)
Ancestry
German57.4%(2,453)
Norwegian11.4%(485)
Irish7.1%(303)
Swedish7.1%(303)
Polish4.2%(180)
French3.6%(155)
American3.5%(149)
English2.2%(93)
Dutch1.8%(77)
Scottish1.1%(47)
Italian0.8%(34)
Danish0.6%(26)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.6%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(18)
Canadian0.4%(16)
Russian0.4%(15)
Arab0.3%(14)
Lebanese0.3%(14)
Australian0.3%(13)
Belgian0.3%(13)
Swiss0.3%(12)
Welsh0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.4%(698)
Married47.3%(961)
Widowed0.7%(14)
Divorced17.6%(357)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(463)
Married50.7%(953)
Widowed17.1%(322)
Divorced7.5%(140)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

Sauk Centre, Minnesota has about 4,317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sauk Centre, Minnesota earns about $47,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sauk Centre, Minnesota expensive?

In Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sauk Centre, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of people in Sauk Centre, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sauk Centre, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sauk Centre, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 736 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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