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.

Alanson, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

834

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%716

Two or More

7%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.1%34

Asian

1.9%16

Black

0.7%6

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%45

High School Diploma

29.1%185

Some College (<1 yr)

12.4%79

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%78

Associate's Degree

13.7%87

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%122

Master's Degree

1.7%11

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,100

Median Renti

$393

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%310

Renter-Occupied

18.2%69

Total Units

503

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

24.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.7%58

$50K–$100K

15.8%49

$100K–$150K

23.9%74

$150K–$200K

15.5%48

$200K–$300K

15.2%47

$300K–$500K

9.7%30

$500K–$1M

1.3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

12.7%64

2000–2009

7.4%37

1990–1999

12.5%63

1980–1989

21.7%109

1970–1979

18.9%95

1960–1969

2.2%11

1950–1959

8.3%42

1940–1949

4%20

1939 or earlier

12.3%62

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.1%239

Bottled/LP Gas

20.6%78

Electricity

10%38

No Fuel

3.4%13

Wood

1.8%7

Other

1.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,139

Mean Household Incomei

$71,692

Per Capita Incomei

$32,048

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

449

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%4

$10K–$15K

9%34

$15K–$20K

1.6%6

$20K–$25K

5.8%22

$25K–$30K

0.8%3

$30K–$35K

3.2%12

$35K–$40K

9%34

$40K–$45K

6.6%25

$45K–$50K

4.2%16

$50K–$60K

5.3%20

$60K–$75K

12.7%48

$75K–$100K

19.5%74

$100K–$125K

7.7%29

$125K–$150K

3.2%12

$150K–$200K

9.5%36

$200K+

1.1%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

396

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(10.6% of civilian adults)