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Scandia

Minnesota · 3,979 residents (2025 est.) · 34.852 sq mi
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Scandia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $475,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,950
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,966 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 114 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
−1%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,979 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K200920202024Scandia
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,953
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,179 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,641
−2%since 2023
from $58,718 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−6%since 2023
from 0.500 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $471,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−1%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,733)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(138)
Diversity Score14%(557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(146)
Diversity Score14.9%(590)
Diversity Score
15
+7%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 34.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scandia, Minnesota?

Scandia, Minnesota has about 3,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scandia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Scandia, Minnesota earns about $101,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scandia, Minnesota expensive?

In Scandia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $475,800.

How educated are people in Scandia, Minnesota?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scandia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scandia, Minnesota?

About 1.9% of people in Scandia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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