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.

Charlotte, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,277

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%8,219

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%410

Two or More

3.1%288

Black

2.8%258

Other

0.6%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%23

Asian

0.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%394

High School Diploma

29.7%1,794

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%764

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%944

Associate's Degree

8.3%504

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%803

Master's Degree

4.1%249

Professional Degree

0.5%28

Doctorate

0.3%21

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,900

Median Renti

$887

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%2,430

Renter-Occupied

33%1,195

Total Units

3,857

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%184

$50K–$100K

19.4%472

$100K–$150K

20.4%496

$150K–$200K

27.9%679

$200K–$300K

17.9%434

$300K–$500K

4.1%99

$500K–$1M

2.7%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

356

$750–$1,000

149

$1,000–$1,250

269

$1,250–$1,500

165

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%14

2010–2019

7%269

2000–2009

7.5%291

1990–1999

11.3%437

1980–1989

6.9%266

1970–1979

12.2%469

1960–1969

7.8%299

1950–1959

11.3%434

1940–1949

6.4%247

1939 or earlier

29.3%1,131

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.6%2,850

Electricity

19%690

No Fuel

0.8%28

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%27

Other

0.6%21

Wood

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,681

Mean Household Incomei

$75,433

Per Capita Incomei

$30,689

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

4,536

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%258

$10K–$15K

3.9%140

$15K–$20K

2.5%89

$20K–$25K

3.8%137

$25K–$30K

5.8%209

$30K–$35K

2.2%80

$35K–$40K

2.4%86

$40K–$45K

8.4%303

$45K–$50K

4.2%152

$50K–$60K

6.6%241

$60K–$75K

10.9%395

$75K–$100K

17.6%639

$100K–$125K

10.1%367

$125K–$150K

8.9%321

$150K–$200K

3.2%117

$200K+

2.5%91

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

941%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Korea

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,350

Avg. Commutei

18.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,392

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

363(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured