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.

Standish, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,554

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%1,435

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%42

Two or More

1.8%28

Black

1.5%24

Asian

0.8%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%47

High School Diploma

31.8%331

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%108

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%174

Associate's Degree

8.1%84

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%100

Master's Degree

2.7%28

Doctorate

1.4%15

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,900

Median Renti

$689

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.5%402

Renter-Occupied

44.5%322

Total Units

767

Homeownership

55.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%32

$50K–$100K

45.5%183

$100K–$150K

12.2%49

$150K–$200K

16.7%67

$200K–$300K

13.2%53

$300K–$500K

4.5%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%4

2010–2019

4.4%34

2000–2009

3.4%26

1990–1999

6.8%52

1980–1989

13.7%105

1970–1979

26.2%201

1960–1969

7.7%59

1950–1959

11.3%87

1940–1949

9.9%76

1939 or earlier

16%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.1%638

Electricity

6.1%44

Other

1.9%14

Wood

1.8%13

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%8

No Fuel

1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,395

Mean Household Incomei

$55,491

Per Capita Incomei

$26,212

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

731

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%19

$10K–$15K

11.3%82

$15K–$20K

7.3%53

$20K–$25K

10.4%75

$25K–$30K

5.4%39

$30K–$35K

12.6%91

$35K–$40K

5.9%43

$40K–$45K

4.7%34

$45K–$50K

1.1%8

$50K–$60K

8.7%63

$60K–$75K

5.2%38

$75K–$100K

4.3%31

$100K–$125K

11.9%86

$125K–$150K

2.5%18

$150K–$200K

4%29

$200K+

2.1%15

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

231.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

663

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

669

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

89(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured