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.

Garden, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

154

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%124

Two or More

11%17

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.2%5

Black

1.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%9

High School Diploma

30.4%35

Some College (<1 yr)

7%8

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%18

Associate's Degree

12.2%14

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%14

Master's Degree

9.6%11

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,000

Median Renti

$645

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%58

Renter-Occupied

28.4%23

Total Units

121

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

33.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.2%10

$50K–$100K

37.9%22

$100K–$150K

17.2%10

$150K–$200K

1.7%1

$200K–$300K

8.6%5

$300K–$500K

10.3%6

$500K–$1M

3.4%2

$1M+

3.4%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%4

2000–2009

8.3%10

1990–1999

3.3%4

1980–1989

2.5%3

1970–1979

10.7%13

1960–1969

18.2%22

1950–1959

5.8%7

1940–1949

24.8%30

1939 or earlier

23.1%28

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

69.1%56

Electricity

9.9%8

Wood

8.6%7

Fuel Oil

6.2%5

Utility Gas

4.9%4

Other

1.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,917

Mean Household Incomei

$60,477

Per Capita Incomei

$33,142

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%5

$10K–$15K

2.5%2

$15K–$20K

1.2%1

$20K–$25K

8.6%7

$25K–$30K

1.2%1

$30K–$35K

17.3%14

$35K–$40K

9.9%8

$40K–$45K

6.2%5

$50K–$60K

18.5%15

$75K–$100K

12.3%10

$100K–$125K

6.2%5

$125K–$150K

3.7%3

$150K–$200K

1.2%1

$200K+

4.9%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

73.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(3.7% of civilian adults)