The median age in Sauk Rapids is 32.8 years old. There are approximately 94,500 people living in the city. Approximately 25% of residents are under the age of 18, while another 9.8% are between the ages of 18 and 24. The rest of the population is between the ages of 25 and 44, with 22.4% of residents ranging from 45 to 64 years old. In terms of gender, the city has a 48.8% male population and a 51.2% female population. There are several elementary schools in the city, including Mississippi Heights Elementary, Pleasantview Elementary, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, and Petra Lutheran School.
The median commute time for Sauk Rapids, MN residents is 22 minutes, which is shorter than the state average of 25 minutes. Compared to neighboring cities, Sauk Rapids has a relatively moderate rate of commuting by car. A third of Sauk Rapids residents commute by car. The remainder of them walk or bike to work. In terms of income, the city's residents earn an average of $46,448 per year.
The Sauk River is one of the most beautiful and scenic places in the state. Founded in 1851, Sauk Rapids is home to several rivers, including the Mississippi and the Sauk. The first settlement in Sauk Rapids was a grand mansion, Lynden Terrace, and the first school was a Congregational church. In 1854, the city also saw its first newspaper outside of St. Paul, "The Sauk Rapids Frontiersman".