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.

East Jordan, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,023

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%1,874

Two or More

3.5%70

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%37

Asian

1.1%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%98

High School Diploma

38.1%534

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%81

Some College (1+ yr)

13%182

Associate's Degree

11%154

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%113

Master's Degree

4.4%61

Professional Degree

0.5%7

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

13.3%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,000

Median Renti

$812

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%775

Renter-Occupied

19.7%190

Total Units

1,156

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%81

$50K–$100K

23.7%184

$100K–$150K

16.5%128

$150K–$200K

21.4%166

$200K–$300K

15.6%121

$300K–$500K

10.7%83

$500K–$1M

1.5%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%7

2010–2019

0.4%5

2000–2009

12.4%143

1990–1999

19.3%223

1980–1989

14.9%172

1970–1979

13.1%151

1960–1969

18.8%217

1950–1959

4.2%49

1940–1949

5.4%63

1939 or earlier

10.9%126

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%709

Electricity

12.5%121

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%54

Wood

5.3%51

Other

2%19

No Fuel

1.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,104

Mean Household Incomei

$80,537

Per Capita Incomei

$39,604

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

1,108

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%22

$10K–$15K

4.5%43

$15K–$20K

7.3%70

$20K–$25K

4.7%45

$25K–$30K

2.2%21

$30K–$35K

5.1%49

$35K–$40K

9.4%91

$40K–$45K

5.6%54

$45K–$50K

5.4%52

$50K–$60K

3.5%34

$60K–$75K

14.2%137

$75K–$100K

6.5%63

$100K–$125K

14.3%138

$125K–$150K

2.5%24

$150K–$200K

5.5%53

$200K+

7.2%69

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

231.1%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,072

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,098

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

163(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured