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.

Albion, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,560

Median Agei

25.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.7%4,213

Black

31%2,342

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%554

Two or More

4.1%310

Asian

1%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%51

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%7

Other

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%180

High School Diploma

31.6%1,212

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%289

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%704

Associate's Degree

8.6%330

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%410

Master's Degree

4.4%168

Professional Degree

0.6%23

Doctorate

1.9%72

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%1,418

Renter-Occupied

40%947

Total Units

2,967

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.5%191

$50K–$100K

36.6%519

$100K–$150K

24.9%353

$150K–$200K

10.5%149

$200K–$300K

11%156

$300K–$500K

1.6%22

$1M+

2%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

142

$500–$750

291

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

163

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%29

2010–2019

0.4%11

2000–2009

1.8%52

1990–1999

1.4%43

1980–1989

2.6%77

1970–1979

7.4%221

1960–1969

9.3%275

1950–1959

21.7%643

1940–1949

5.5%162

1939 or earlier

49%1,454

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.5%2,165

Electricity

6.6%155

Other

0.7%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%13

Fuel Oil

0.5%12

No Fuel

0.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,885

Mean Household Incomei

$54,244

Per Capita Incomei

$19,543

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

13.5%

Labor Forcei

3,016

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%208

$10K–$15K

8.6%203

$15K–$20K

7.4%174

$20K–$25K

9.1%216

$25K–$30K

6.1%145

$30K–$35K

5.1%120

$35K–$40K

5.1%121

$40K–$45K

5.1%120

$45K–$50K

3.8%89

$50K–$60K

9%214

$60K–$75K

5.8%138

$75K–$100K

12.5%295

$100K–$125K

4.7%110

$125K–$150K

2.7%64

$150K–$200K

5.2%124

$200K+

1%24

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,534

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

249(4.4% of civilian adults)