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.

Galien, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

470

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%401

Other

7.2%34

Two or More

6%28

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11%36

High School Diploma

26.7%87

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%25

Some College (1+ yr)

23%75

Associate's Degree

7.4%24

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%29

Master's Degree

0.6%2

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

9.5%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,100

Median Renti

$981

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%154

Renter-Occupied

21.8%43

Total Units

202

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

14.3%22

$100K–$150K

49.4%76

$150K–$200K

26.6%41

$200K–$300K

8.4%13

$300K–$500K

1.3%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

9.4%19

1990–1999

8.4%17

1980–1989

4%8

1970–1979

9.4%19

1960–1969

21.8%44

1950–1959

14.9%30

1940–1949

4.5%9

1939 or earlier

27.7%56

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.7%159

Electricity

14.7%29

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,221

Mean Household Incomei

$52,779

Per Capita Incomei

$22,557

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

201

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%20

$10K–$15K

2%4

$15K–$20K

0.5%1

$20K–$25K

9.6%19

$25K–$30K

9.1%18

$30K–$35K

6.6%13

$35K–$40K

8.1%16

$40K–$45K

3%6

$45K–$50K

9.6%19

$50K–$60K

3.6%7

$60K–$75K

10.2%20

$75K–$100K

18.8%37

$100K–$125K

2%4

$125K–$150K

4.6%9

$150K–$200K

2%4

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

132.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

181

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

187

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured