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.

Ashley, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

483

Median Agei

48.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%434

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%22

Two or More

4.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%5

Black

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%10

High School Diploma

33.9%122

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%25

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%53

Associate's Degree

5.3%19

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%53

Master's Degree

6.7%24

HS or Higher

85%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,500

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.3%140

Renter-Occupied

32.7%68

Total Units

232

Homeownership

67.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.9%25

$50K–$100K

24.3%34

$100K–$150K

29.3%41

$150K–$200K

16.4%23

$200K–$300K

5.7%8

$300K–$500K

5.7%8

$1M+

0.7%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%1

2010–2019

0.9%2

2000–2009

1.3%3

1990–1999

21.6%50

1980–1989

5.6%13

1970–1979

12.5%29

1960–1969

14.7%34

1950–1959

12.1%28

1940–1949

12.5%29

1939 or earlier

18.5%43

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.1%177

Electricity

8.7%18

Other

2.4%5

Wood

1.9%4

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%3

Fuel Oil

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,846

Mean Household Incomei

$63,456

Per Capita Incomei

$28,823

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

225

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%9

$10K–$15K

2.4%5

$15K–$20K

3.8%8

$20K–$25K

1%2

$25K–$30K

10.1%21

$30K–$35K

6.7%14

$35K–$40K

9.6%20

$40K–$45K

1.4%3

$45K–$50K

1.9%4

$50K–$60K

11.5%24

$60K–$75K

16.3%34

$75K–$100K

13.5%28

$100K–$125K

6.7%14

$125K–$150K

4.8%10

$150K–$200K

5.8%12

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

91.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

215

Avg. Commutei

35.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

220

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

35(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured