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.

Mancelona, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,476

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.8%1,251

Two or More

7.1%105

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%62

Black

3.2%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%8

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%27

High School Diploma

44.8%401

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%100

Some College (1+ yr)

11%99

Associate's Degree

7.3%65

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%39

Master's Degree

2%18

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

7.1%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,400

Median Renti

$791

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.9%386

Renter-Occupied

31.1%174

Total Units

593

Homeownership

68.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.6%64

$50K–$100K

13.2%51

$100K–$150K

26.9%104

$150K–$200K

29.8%115

$200K–$300K

9.8%38

$300K–$500K

2.1%8

$500K–$1M

1.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%28

2000–2009

3.9%23

1990–1999

6.7%40

1980–1989

10.8%64

1970–1979

10.8%64

1960–1969

20.2%120

1950–1959

10.1%60

1940–1949

7.6%45

1939 or earlier

25.1%149

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.6%446

Electricity

11.2%63

No Fuel

6.8%38

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,691

Mean Household Incomei

$66,576

Per Capita Incomei

$23,654

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

708

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%12

$10K–$15K

4.6%26

$15K–$20K

3.8%21

$20K–$25K

3%17

$25K–$30K

2.7%15

$30K–$35K

10%56

$35K–$40K

9.6%54

$40K–$45K

2.9%16

$45K–$50K

7.1%40

$50K–$60K

12.1%68

$60K–$75K

12.7%71

$75K–$100K

13.2%74

$100K–$125K

4.6%26

$125K–$150K

4.5%25

$150K–$200K

2.3%13

$200K+

4.6%26

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

332.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

626

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

656

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured