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Population and households in Chisago City
Household size in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Chisago City sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Chisago City skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chisago City: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chisago City
Renters in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in Chisago City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Chisago City is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (5.7%). Vacancy is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chisago City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $828 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,052 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,443 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$641 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chisago City pays $1,443 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $641 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chisago City
Bachelor's degrees in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Chisago City (30.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chisago City: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chisago City
| Period | Chisago City | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chisago City runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only three of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chisago City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago City | 2.64 | 46.0 | 3.8% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,443 | 30.8% | 96.4% | 7.4% |
| Lindstrom | 2.89 | 40.5 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,296 | 25.6% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| Wyoming | 2.81 | 40.1 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 1.8% | 1992 | $1,177 | 36.7% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| Center City | 2.72 | 43.9 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,285 | 27.4% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| Scandia | 2.78 | 44.7 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% | 1982 | $1,561 | 37.9% | 96.5% | 2.1% |
| Shafer | 2.64 | 40.7 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,301 | 25.9% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Forest Lake | 2.58 | 40.2 | 10.8% | 27.8% | 5.8% | 1988 | $1,397 | 34.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| Stacy | 2.71 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 1987 | $1,361 | 18.8% | 94.0% | 2.4% |
| Almelund | 2.81 | 43.0 | 7.6% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,337 | 22.3% | 93.3% | 4.6% |
| Columbus | 2.62 | 44.1 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,521 | 29.7% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| North Branch | 2.46 | 41.3 | 11.9% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 1993 | $1,257 | 19.2% | 95.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chisago City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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