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.

Bad Axe, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,992

Median Agei

48.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%2,573

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%234

Two or More

3.7%110

Asian

1.9%56

Black

0.6%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%40

High School Diploma

30.4%719

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%232

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%341

Associate's Degree

8.8%207

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%358

Master's Degree

3.5%82

Professional Degree

1.8%43

Doctorate

1.7%40

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,200

Median Renti

$742

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.4%778

Renter-Occupied

42.6%577

Total Units

1,508

Homeownership

57.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%36

$50K–$100K

30.1%234

$100K–$150K

33.3%259

$150K–$200K

20.8%162

$200K–$300K

9.8%76

$300K–$500K

1.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

193

$750–$1,000

199

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%7

2000–2009

5.6%85

1990–1999

3.7%56

1980–1989

5.9%89

1970–1979

21.9%331

1960–1969

13.1%197

1950–1959

17%257

1940–1949

9.5%144

1939 or earlier

22.7%342

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.9%1,123

Electricity

14.1%191

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%25

Other

1.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,688

Mean Household Incomei

$57,541

Per Capita Incomei

$28,740

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

1,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%113

$10K–$15K

3.6%49

$15K–$20K

8.8%119

$20K–$25K

14.2%192

$25K–$30K

4.4%60

$30K–$35K

1.7%23

$35K–$40K

2%27

$40K–$45K

7.1%96

$45K–$50K

3.1%42

$50K–$60K

7.2%98

$60K–$75K

7.7%105

$75K–$100K

17.3%235

$100K–$125K

6.7%91

$125K–$150K

1.9%26

$150K–$200K

5%68

$200K+

0.8%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1505%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,168

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,195

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

116(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured