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.

Harbor Springs, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,086

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.8%845

Two or More

10.7%116

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%62

Asian

3.7%40

Other

1.7%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%18

High School Diploma

17%161

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%83

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%83

Associate's Degree

14.2%134

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%249

Master's Degree

15.6%147

Professional Degree

3.1%29

Doctorate

1.1%10

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

46%

Graduate+

19.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$415,700

Median Renti

$1,027

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.1%359

Renter-Occupied

31.9%168

Total Units

1,082

Homeownership

68.1%

Vacancy Rate

51.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%37

$50K–$100K

5%18

$100K–$150K

1.9%7

$150K–$200K

1.7%6

$200K–$300K

19.2%69

$300K–$500K

20.1%72

$500K–$1M

28.1%101

$1M+

13.6%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%7

2010–2019

3.4%37

2000–2009

10.8%117

1990–1999

8.4%91

1980–1989

14%151

1970–1979

13%141

1960–1969

6.6%71

1950–1959

9.1%98

1940–1949

8.1%88

1939 or earlier

26%281

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89%469

Electricity

8.3%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%8

Wood

0.8%4

Other

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,417

Mean Household Incomei

$124,256

Per Capita Incomei

$65,410

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

495

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%9

$10K–$15K

5.9%31

$15K–$20K

4.7%25

$20K–$25K

2.3%12

$25K–$30K

7.8%41

$30K–$35K

2.7%14

$35K–$40K

5.7%30

$40K–$45K

4%21

$45K–$50K

2.3%12

$50K–$60K

6.1%32

$60K–$75K

6.8%36

$75K–$100K

13.9%73

$100K–$125K

9.1%48

$125K–$150K

5.5%29

$150K–$200K

7.6%40

$200K+

14%74

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

445

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(4.5% of civilian adults)