Sartell: Demographics & People
About 19,758 people live in Sartell, in 7,630 households. Population grew 0.7% from 19,620 (2022) to 19,758 (2024). Median age 34.8 years. (2.7y younger than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 85% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.13). 59% of households are family-led. County is losing 470 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Minnesota avg 2.5).
- 41% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Minnesota 39%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Minnesota 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.7% from 19,620 (2022) to 19,758 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~19,896 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 20,081.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 41,379 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 19,620 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 19,758 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 19,758 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Population Estimate | 20,081 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.8y is 4.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.8 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 19,758 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,776 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,140.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,849.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,993 |
| Population under 18 | 5,776 |
| Median age | 34.8 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 19,758 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.13 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 17,548 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 468 |
| Asian residents | 273 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 513 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 12.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 93.3% |
| Asian population | 1.7% (vs Minnesota 5.3%) |
| Black population | 4.6% (vs Minnesota 6.1%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.1% (vs Minnesota 6.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.1% (vs Minnesota 73.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 15,709 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 3,148 |
| Share born in this state | 79.5% |
| Share born in another state | 20.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 15.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 798 |
| From Europe | 73 |
| From Africa | 462 |
Households & Family Composition
7,630 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 59% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 4,393 families, 45% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 5,933 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 4,393 |
| Married couples with children | 1,994 |
| Single-parent households | 148 |
| Average household size | 2.55 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 75 |
| Family households | 4,530 households (vs Minnesota 8,466) |
| Households that are families | 59.4% (vs Minnesota 61.2%) |
| Total households | 7,630 households (vs Minnesota 11,928) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 470 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,656 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 42,126 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -470 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 899 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 278 residents live in group quarters (1.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 278 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27009 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 009 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Benton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 7.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 12.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27009 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,113 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27009 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 49.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 69.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 40,889 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.20 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 19,758, stable, young professional, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 19,758 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Town Summary · County | Benton County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade