Prinsburg, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 651, Prinsburg'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

Prinsburg is a small community located in Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. The total population is 651. It ranks as the 441st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prinsburg is 26.9 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.1% 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 Prinsburg is $107,500. This is 21% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Prinsburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $197,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Prinsburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Prinsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.0% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prinsburg, 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.