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.

Boyne City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,825

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.8%3,513

Two or More

3.3%125

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%67

Black

1.4%54

Asian

0.7%28

Other

0.6%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%123

High School Diploma

22.8%603

Some College (<1 yr)

10%265

Some College (1+ yr)

13%344

Associate's Degree

12.7%337

Bachelor's Degree

20.8%552

Master's Degree

11%291

Professional Degree

0.4%10

Doctorate

0.8%20

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

32.9%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,000

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%1,258

Renter-Occupied

31.8%587

Total Units

2,296

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%117

$50K–$100K

6.9%87

$100K–$150K

5.2%66

$150K–$200K

12.6%158

$200K–$300K

25.3%318

$300K–$500K

24.9%313

$500K–$1M

13.3%167

$1M+

2.5%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

175

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

132

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%18

2010–2019

2.8%64

2000–2009

11.1%256

1990–1999

17%390

1980–1989

14.4%330

1970–1979

14.3%329

1960–1969

5.7%131

1950–1959

9.4%215

1940–1949

9.8%225

1939 or earlier

14.7%338

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%1,462

Electricity

16.4%303

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%49

Fuel Oil

1%19

Other

0.5%10

No Fuel

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,855

Mean Household Incomei

$82,160

Per Capita Incomei

$39,709

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,041

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%45

$10K–$15K

6.2%114

$15K–$20K

3.9%72

$20K–$25K

2.5%47

$25K–$30K

3.5%64

$30K–$35K

3%56

$35K–$40K

3.9%72

$40K–$45K

5.9%108

$45K–$50K

6.4%118

$50K–$60K

6.7%123

$60K–$75K

16.9%312

$75K–$100K

14.7%272

$100K–$125K

6.4%119

$125K–$150K

4.4%81

$150K–$200K

7%129

$200K+

6.1%113

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

451.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,918

Avg. Commutei

15.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,939

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

169(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured