Meadowlands, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 174, Meadowlands's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Meadowlands is a small community located in Minnesota, within St. Louis County. The total population is 174. It ranks as the 714th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meadowlands is 28.5 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 47.1% of the population under 18, Meadowlands has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meadowlands is $44,583. This is 50% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 19.1%. This is 372% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Meadowlands is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meadowlands is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.1% vs 7.0%).

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meadowlands, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.