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.

Lake Linden, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,020

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%949

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%43

Two or More

1.9%19

Other

0.6%6

Black

0.2%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%50

High School Diploma

28.8%220

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%51

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%120

Associate's Degree

10.2%78

Bachelor's Degree

21.2%162

Master's Degree

4.3%33

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,000

Median Renti

$543

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.5%329

Renter-Occupied

40.5%224

Total Units

661

Homeownership

59.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.1%63

$50K–$100K

34.7%114

$100K–$150K

16.4%54

$150K–$200K

15.2%50

$200K–$300K

12.5%41

$500K–$1M

1.2%4

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%3

2000–2009

0.5%3

1990–1999

7.4%49

1980–1989

10%66

1970–1979

13.2%87

1960–1969

7.4%49

1950–1959

4.8%32

1940–1949

7.7%51

1939 or earlier

48.6%321

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

95.1%526

Electricity

3.1%17

Other

1.3%7

No Fuel

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,472

Mean Household Incomei

$54,998

Per Capita Incomei

$29,375

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

550

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%47

$10K–$15K

2.7%15

$15K–$20K

9.9%55

$20K–$25K

7.4%41

$25K–$30K

6.9%38

$30K–$35K

5.2%29

$35K–$40K

4.5%25

$40K–$45K

5.8%32

$45K–$50K

4.3%24

$50K–$60K

12.5%69

$60K–$75K

5.1%28

$75K–$100K

12.8%71

$100K–$125K

5.4%30

$125K–$150K

3.6%20

$150K–$200K

4.9%27

$200K+

0.4%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

343.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

500

Avg. Commutei

16.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

495

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

106(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured