Nisswa, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Nisswa is a small community located in Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. The total population is 1,954. It ranks as the 268th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nisswa is 54.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.9% 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 Nisswa is $100,000. This is 12% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Nisswa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $481,200. Housing costs are 46% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nisswa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

50.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Nisswa in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 29% higher 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 96.3%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nisswa, 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.