Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota had a total population of 13,852, the 82nd largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $71,841, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sauk Rapids Quick Facts

Population 13,852

Median Household Income $71,841

Median Home Value $256,100

Poverty Rate 7.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 35.3 years

Homeownership Rate 61.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

High School Graduation Rate 93.7%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 13,852 82nd of 914

Median Income $71,841 average

Poverty Rate 7.0% 43% lower than national

Median Home Value $256,100 top 30%

How Sauk Rapids Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,851	13,852	+0.0%
Median household income	$67,004	$71,841	+7.2%
Median home value	$240,200	$256,100	+6.6%

How Sauk Rapids Compares

Median Household Income

Sauk Rapids

$71,841

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sauk Rapids

$256,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 37.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

11.4%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

74.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.2%

Renter 38.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $964/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.1%

18-34

23.5%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

16.8%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sauk Rapids Rankings in Minnesota

#82 Population of 914

#402 Median Income of 887

#246 Education of 914

#252 Home Value of 870

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Other Cities in Benton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Foley	2,675	$58,833	14.3%	$203,800
Rice	2,085	$107,692	3.0%	$266,600
Royalton	1,211	$55,156	26.7%	$215,300
Gilman	233	$93,750	4.0%	$233,600
Ronneby	67	$101,875	1.5%	$431,800

Cities Similar to Sauk Rapids

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Marshall	13,896	$68,566	$210,300	35.5%	16.9%
Hutchinson	14,680	$72,836	$229,600	26.1%	12.4%
New Ulm	14,056	$64,449	$204,200	27.9%	9.2%
Worthington	13,780	$61,797	$210,300	16.8%	17.6%
North Mankato	14,211	$80,791	$262,100	40.7%	4.5%

Population Overview

Sauk Rapids is a small city located in Minnesota, within Benton County. The total population is 13,852. It ranks as the 82nd most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sauk Rapids is 35.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sauk Rapids is $71,841. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $256,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sauk Rapids has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sauk Rapids, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota?

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota has a population of 13,852 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sauk Rapids, MN?

The median household income in Sauk Rapids is $71,841, which is 11% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Sauk Rapids, MN?

The poverty rate in Sauk Rapids is 7.0%. This means approximately 953 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota?

Sauk Rapids's population is 88.4% White, 1.6% Black, 4.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sauk Rapids, MN?

The median home value in Sauk Rapids is $256,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

How educated is Sauk Rapids, Minnesota?

29.3% of adults (25+) in Sauk Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.