Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Otsego, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,074

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.8%3,005

Two or More

11.1%453

Other

8.4%342

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%253

Asian

0.3%13

Black

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%157

High School Diploma

31.7%819

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%128

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%489

Associate's Degree

11.2%289

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%225

Master's Degree

3.9%101

Professional Degree

0%1

Doctorate

0.9%22

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,500

Median Renti

$1,119

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%1,103

Renter-Occupied

27%408

Total Units

1,511

Homeownership

73%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%47

$50K–$100K

12.4%137

$100K–$150K

23.3%257

$150K–$200K

41.6%459

$200K–$300K

9.4%104

$300K–$500K

9%99

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

134

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%8

2010–2019

1.5%22

2000–2009

2.7%41

1990–1999

6.4%97

1980–1989

6.2%94

1970–1979

10.1%153

1960–1969

7.3%111

1950–1959

16.7%252

1940–1949

11.8%179

1939 or earlier

36.7%554

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.5%1,413

Electricity

5.2%78

Wood

0.9%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,156

Mean Household Incomei

$84,848

Per Capita Incomei

$26,669

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,675

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%20

$10K–$15K

0.9%13

$15K–$20K

3.6%54

$20K–$25K

1.9%28

$25K–$30K

3.8%58

$30K–$35K

10.2%154

$35K–$40K

2.9%44

$40K–$45K

3.6%54

$45K–$50K

3.1%47

$50K–$60K

6.2%94

$60K–$75K

15.2%229

$75K–$100K

16.9%256

$100K–$125K

11.6%175

$125K–$150K

2.9%44

$150K–$200K

15.4%233

$200K+

0.5%8

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3929.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

238

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,636

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,636

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

87(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured