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.

Laurium, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,509

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%1,376

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%82

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%18

Black

1.1%17

Two or More

1.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%16

High School Diploma

25%269

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%102

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%181

Associate's Degree

4.6%50

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%157

Master's Degree

10.6%114

Professional Degree

0.9%10

Doctorate

5%54

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

31.1%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,100

Median Renti

$808

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%573

Renter-Occupied

24.2%183

Total Units

926

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.9%97

$50K–$100K

23.7%136

$100K–$150K

19%109

$150K–$200K

22.9%131

$200K–$300K

10.6%61

$300K–$500K

4.9%28

$500K–$1M

1%6

$1M+

0.9%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

1%9

1990–1999

4.5%42

1980–1989

1.3%12

1970–1979

8.4%78

1960–1969

8.6%80

1950–1959

3.5%32

1940–1949

5.9%55

1939 or earlier

66.7%618

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.6%685

Electricity

5.6%42

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%13

No Fuel

1.3%10

Wood

0.8%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,167

Mean Household Incomei

$65,906

Per Capita Incomei

$33,067

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

862

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%58

$10K–$15K

2.8%21

$15K–$20K

10.7%81

$20K–$25K

1.7%13

$25K–$30K

3%23

$30K–$35K

4.5%34

$35K–$40K

6.5%49

$40K–$45K

8.6%65

$45K–$50K

3.3%25

$50K–$60K

6%45

$60K–$75K

8.5%64

$75K–$100K

13.6%103

$100K–$125K

13.5%102

$125K–$150K

2.9%22

$150K–$200K

3.2%24

$200K+

3.6%27

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

120.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

804

Avg. Commutei

13.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

831

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

173(13.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured