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.

Elk Rapids, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,624

Median Agei

57.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%1,466

Two or More

4.8%78

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%51

Asian

1.8%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%52

High School Diploma

18.7%249

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%68

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%194

Associate's Degree

10.4%139

Bachelor's Degree

30.4%405

Master's Degree

13.5%180

Professional Degree

1.5%20

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

45.4%

Graduate+

15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$393,400

Median Renti

$1,056

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%675

Renter-Occupied

24.8%223

Total Units

1,297

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

30.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.7%18

$100K–$150K

6.4%43

$150K–$200K

4.9%33

$200K–$300K

14.2%96

$300K–$500K

44.1%298

$500K–$1M

21.3%144

$1M+

6.4%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%19

2010–2019

4.4%57

2000–2009

8.7%113

1990–1999

14%182

1980–1989

11%143

1970–1979

11.4%148

1960–1969

7.5%97

1950–1959

10.6%138

1940–1949

6.2%81

1939 or earlier

24.6%319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.2%747

Electricity

16.8%151

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,938

Mean Household Incomei

$93,839

Per Capita Incomei

$51,144

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

840

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%27

$10K–$15K

0.9%8

$15K–$20K

4.2%38

$20K–$25K

4.3%39

$25K–$30K

5.3%48

$30K–$35K

4.5%40

$35K–$40K

2.1%19

$40K–$45K

3%27

$45K–$50K

7.6%68

$50K–$60K

6.9%62

$60K–$75K

10.8%97

$75K–$100K

14.5%130

$100K–$125K

7%63

$125K–$150K

11.5%103

$150K–$200K

3.2%29

$200K+

11.1%100

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

372.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

808

Avg. Commutei

18.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

829

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

160(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured