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.

Escanaba, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,354

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%10,682

Two or More

8.4%1,035

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%292

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%143

Asian

1%129

Black

0.5%56

Other

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%411

High School Diploma

28.5%2,514

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%654

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,251

Associate's Degree

15.2%1,341

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%1,210

Master's Degree

4.1%358

Professional Degree

1.4%126

Doctorate

0.6%52

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,200

Median Renti

$657

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%3,653

Renter-Occupied

36.1%2,062

Total Units

6,464

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%377

$50K–$100K

26.1%954

$100K–$150K

24.4%890

$150K–$200K

21.2%776

$200K–$300K

9.4%344

$300K–$500K

6.2%226

$500K–$1M

1.8%65

$1M+

0.6%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

730

$500–$750

392

$750–$1,000

578

$1,000–$1,250

118

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%93

2000–2009

3.4%223

1990–1999

6.4%411

1980–1989

4.4%283

1970–1979

12.6%815

1960–1969

9.8%635

1950–1959

15.9%1,029

1940–1949

7.3%472

1939 or earlier

38.7%2,503

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.8%4,620

Electricity

15.1%864

Other

1.4%80

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%71

No Fuel

0.9%52

Wood

0.5%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,369

Mean Household Incomei

$65,961

Per Capita Incomei

$32,014

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

5,214

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%383

$10K–$15K

8%455

$15K–$20K

8.2%471

$20K–$25K

5.5%317

$25K–$30K

6.3%359

$30K–$35K

4.7%269

$35K–$40K

6%345

$40K–$45K

3.9%222

$45K–$50K

5.7%324

$50K–$60K

9.5%545

$60K–$75K

9.8%560

$75K–$100K

8.3%475

$100K–$125K

7.9%451

$125K–$150K

3.2%184

$150K–$200K

3.2%183

$200K+

3%172

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,871

Avg. Commutei

11 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

845(8.6% of civilian adults)