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.

Coldwater, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,671

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.6%11,293

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%1,038

Black

4.5%617

Two or More

4.2%579

Other

0.7%93

Asian

0.3%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.3%1,128

High School Diploma

27.3%2,503

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%890

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,395

Associate's Degree

10.4%954

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%988

Master's Degree

2.3%212

Professional Degree

0.7%60

Doctorate

0.2%16

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,500

Median Renti

$943

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%2,866

Renter-Occupied

35.7%1,592

Total Units

4,934

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%466

$50K–$100K

18.5%529

$100K–$150K

20.8%596

$150K–$200K

21.9%629

$200K–$300K

12.5%358

$300K–$500K

5.7%162

$500K–$1M

4.1%117

$1M+

0.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

161

$500–$750

234

$750–$1,000

542

$1,000–$1,250

422

$1,250–$1,500

166

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%27

2010–2019

4.5%221

2000–2009

7.5%368

1990–1999

10.8%531

1980–1989

9.6%474

1970–1979

13.4%660

1960–1969

8.7%427

1950–1959

9.8%484

1940–1949

6.3%312

1939 or earlier

29%1,430

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.9%3,651

Electricity

11.7%523

No Fuel

2.5%111

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%100

Other

1.5%67

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,781

Mean Household Incomei

$68,998

Per Capita Incomei

$24,891

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

5,893

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%278

$10K–$15K

4.9%220

$15K–$20K

6%269

$20K–$25K

5.1%228

$25K–$30K

7.2%319

$30K–$35K

3.7%165

$35K–$40K

6.1%274

$40K–$45K

4%179

$45K–$50K

5.5%247

$50K–$60K

9.4%418

$60K–$75K

8%356

$75K–$100K

13.6%605

$100K–$125K

6.3%283

$125K–$150K

4.2%188

$150K–$200K

6.6%292

$200K+

3.1%137

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,285

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

678(6.4% of civilian adults)