Population 5,287 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Scandia
Household size in Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Scandia holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Scandia has larger households than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Scandia skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.5, in line with the national trend.
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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Scandia: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have 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 Scandia
Renters in Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Scandia is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, as it has 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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Scandia is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (5.7%). Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Scandia are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $919 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,099 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,561 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$641 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Scandia pays $1,561 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $641 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 Scandia
Bachelor's degrees in Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Scandia (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (45.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Scandia: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Scandia
| Period | Scandia | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Scandia has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Scandia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandia | 2.78 | 44.7 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% | 1982 | $1,561 | 37.9% | 96.5% | 2.1% |
| Marine On St. Croix | 2.49 | 53.4 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 11.3% | 1975 | $2,101 | 59.7% | 99.2% | 0.6% |
| Chisago City | 2.64 | 46.0 | 3.8% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,443 | 30.8% | 96.4% | 7.4% |
| Forest Lake | 2.58 | 40.2 | 10.8% | 27.8% | 5.8% | 1988 | $1,397 | 34.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| Lindstrom | 2.89 | 40.5 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,296 | 25.6% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| Shafer | 2.64 | 40.7 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,301 | 25.9% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Osceola | 2.34 | 40.4 | 11.8% | 24.0% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,076 | 25.9% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Wyoming | 2.81 | 40.1 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 1.8% | 1992 | $1,177 | 36.7% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| Hugo | 2.53 | 41.6 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 2000 | $1,887 | 46.5% | 98.3% | 1.6% |
| Center City | 2.72 | 43.9 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,285 | 27.4% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| Nye | 2.46 | 43.9 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 1996 | $1,100 | 29.7% | 97.0% | 5.5% |
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 Scandia. 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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