Scandia, MN Demographics

A map of Scandia's Population by Race

Scandia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 3,950, a less than 1% change from the 3,984 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scandia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scandia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Scandia, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scandia is ranked the 179th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Scandia was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scandia's White Population

3,702 residents of Scandia, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scandia is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Scandia ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Scandia's population has increased from 92.8% to 93.7%.

Scandia is more White than neighboring Chisago City (85.8% White), Forest Lake (86% White), and Center City (90.8% White). Scandia is less White than neighboring Marine on St. Croix (94.6% White), and Lindstrom (94.6% White).

Scandia's Black Population

0 residents of Scandia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scandia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Scandia ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Scandia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Scandia is less Black than neighboring Chisago City (0.5% Black), Forest Lake (3% Black), Lindstrom (0.1% Black), and Center City (1.8% Black).

Scandia's Asian Population

0 residents of Scandia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scandia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Scandia ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Scandia's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Scandia is less Asian than neighboring Marine on St. Croix (2% Asian), Chisago City (2.8% Asian), Forest Lake (3.6% Asian), Lindstrom (0.4% Asian), and Center City (1.1% Asian).

Scandia's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Scandia, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scandia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Scandia ranks 595th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Scandia's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.

Scandia is more Hispanic than neighboring Marine on St. Croix (0.4% Hispanic), and Lindstrom (2.1% Hispanic). Scandia is less Hispanic than neighboring Chisago City (3.9% Hispanic), Forest Lake (3.8% Hispanic), and Center City (3.5% Hispanic).

Scandia's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Scandia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scandia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Scandia ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scandia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Scandia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marine on St. Croix (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lindstrom (0.3% Native American/Other). Scandia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Lake (1% Native American/Other), and Center City (1.8% Native American/Other).

Scandia's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Scandia, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scandia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Scandia ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Scandia's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Scandia is more Multiracial than neighboring Marine on St. Croix (2.8% Multiracial), Forest Lake (2.7% Multiracial), Lindstrom (2.5% Multiracial), and Center City (0.9% Multiracial). Scandia is less Multiracial than neighboring Chisago City (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.