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.

Grand Ledge, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,804

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%6,911

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%399

Two or More

4.4%340

Black

1.1%82

Asian

0.5%41

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%103

High School Diploma

26.9%1,576

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%451

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%746

Associate's Degree

10.2%601

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%1,364

Master's Degree

11.8%691

Professional Degree

1.7%102

Doctorate

0.7%40

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

37.4%

Graduate+

14.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,000

Median Renti

$982

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%2,414

Renter-Occupied

32.5%1,164

Total Units

3,769

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.9%312

$50K–$100K

4.8%115

$100K–$150K

8.4%202

$150K–$200K

27.3%659

$200K–$300K

23.7%572

$300K–$500K

20.6%498

$500K–$1M

1.7%42

$1M+

0.6%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

215

$750–$1,000

308

$1,000–$1,250

239

$1,250–$1,500

121

$1,500–$2,000

101

$2,000+

106

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%71

2010–2019

2.5%93

2000–2009

6.3%238

1990–1999

9.6%363

1980–1989

15.3%576

1970–1979

23.3%880

1960–1969

6.3%239

1950–1959

5.9%224

1940–1949

2.4%89

1939 or earlier

26.4%996

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%2,694

Electricity

22.2%793

Wood

0.8%28

No Fuel

0.7%24

Fuel Oil

0.5%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%15

Other

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,980

Mean Household Incomei

$94,284

Per Capita Incomei

$43,085

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

4,089

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%98

$10K–$15K

1.1%40

$15K–$20K

0.8%28

$20K–$25K

4.8%170

$25K–$30K

2.4%86

$30K–$35K

4.6%166

$35K–$40K

3.1%111

$40K–$45K

5.1%181

$45K–$50K

3.7%133

$50K–$60K

13.7%490

$60K–$75K

11.7%417

$75K–$100K

11.7%418

$100K–$125K

6.9%247

$125K–$150K

11.6%416

$150K–$200K

8.9%318

$200K+

7.2%259

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1081.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,821

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,902

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

603(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured