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.

L'Anse, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,790

Median Agei

50.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.7%1,481

Two or More

9.3%166

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.1%73

Asian

2.2%39

Black

0.9%17

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%51

High School Diploma

28.1%396

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%167

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%300

Associate's Degree

12.8%180

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%145

Master's Degree

3.4%48

Professional Degree

1%14

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,100

Median Renti

$646

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%617

Renter-Occupied

28.8%249

Total Units

935

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.6%96

$50K–$100K

31.3%193

$100K–$150K

21.7%134

$150K–$200K

12.8%79

$200K–$300K

8.6%53

$300K–$500K

9.7%60

$500K–$1M

0.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

105

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%2

2010–2019

0.5%5

2000–2009

9.1%85

1990–1999

8.3%78

1980–1989

6.1%57

1970–1979

23.1%216

1960–1969

7.7%72

1950–1959

8.2%77

1940–1949

9.6%90

1939 or earlier

27.1%253

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.3%791

Electricity

4.6%40

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%19

Wood

1.8%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,317

Mean Household Incomei

$73,791

Per Capita Incomei

$35,264

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

751

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%33

$10K–$15K

5.7%49

$15K–$20K

3.9%34

$20K–$25K

6%52

$25K–$30K

9.7%84

$30K–$35K

6.2%54

$35K–$40K

3.5%30

$40K–$45K

2.1%18

$45K–$50K

4.7%41

$50K–$60K

8.2%71

$60K–$75K

8.2%71

$75K–$100K

14.9%129

$100K–$125K

9.2%80

$125K–$150K

3.3%29

$150K–$200K

9.2%80

$200K+

1.3%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

341.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

683

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

690

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

167(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured