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.

Fowler, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,387

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.4%1,351

Two or More

1.4%19

Asian

0.7%10

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%6

High School Diploma

23.3%218

Some College (<1 yr)

14.7%138

Some College (1+ yr)

24.1%226

Associate's Degree

12.4%116

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%158

Master's Degree

5.4%51

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.8%525

Renter-Occupied

8.2%47

Total Units

605

Homeownership

91.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%19

$50K–$100K

3.8%20

$100K–$150K

6.3%33

$150K–$200K

39.6%208

$200K–$300K

30.5%160

$300K–$500K

13.1%69

$500K–$1M

3%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1%6

2010–2019

3.6%22

2000–2009

5.5%33

1990–1999

8.6%52

1980–1989

7.1%43

1970–1979

9.3%56

1960–1969

15.7%95

1950–1959

7.6%46

1940–1949

5.8%35

1939 or earlier

35.9%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.1%498

Electricity

8.7%50

Fuel Oil

4.2%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,282

Mean Household Incomei

$96,984

Per Capita Incomei

$39,424

Poverty Ratei

3.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

619

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%15

$10K–$15K

1%6

$15K–$20K

0.5%3

$20K–$25K

3.3%19

$25K–$30K

3.3%19

$30K–$35K

0.7%4

$35K–$40K

0.5%3

$40K–$45K

3.8%22

$45K–$50K

3.7%21

$50K–$60K

7.9%45

$60K–$75K

26.9%154

$75K–$100K

8.7%50

$100K–$125K

10.7%61

$125K–$150K

5.4%31

$150K–$200K

8%46

$200K+

12.8%73

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

619

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(2.7% of civilian adults)