Demographics & People — Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,589 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 1,989 |
| Family Households | 1,170 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1286 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,205 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,044 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,165 |
| Norwegian | 580 |
| Other groups | 395 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 369 |
| Irish | 322 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 275 |
| Polish | 263 |
| Swedish | 205 |
| American | 198 |
Language
| English Only | 4,125 |
| Spanish | 171 |
| Population 5+ | 4,327 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 402 |
| Population 18+ | 3,632 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sauk Centre, Minnesota.