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 Beach, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,582

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.3%1,492

Two or More

4.2%66

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%76

High School Diploma

30.7%348

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%72

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%169

Associate's Degree

9.1%103

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%174

Master's Degree

1.7%19

Professional Degree

2.4%27

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,600

Median Renti

$554

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.2%569

Renter-Occupied

23.8%178

Total Units

879

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.8%107

$50K–$100K

23.4%133

$100K–$150K

22.1%126

$150K–$200K

18.1%103

$200K–$300K

11.8%67

$300K–$500K

4.6%26

$500K–$1M

0.9%5

$1M+

0.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%23

2000–2009

3.5%31

1990–1999

3.4%30

1980–1989

11.7%103

1970–1979

9.6%84

1960–1969

7.5%66

1950–1959

14.7%129

1940–1949

8.3%73

1939 or earlier

38.7%340

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.3%622

Electricity

11%82

Other

3.1%23

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%7

No Fuel

0.9%7

Wood

0.8%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,809

Mean Household Incomei

$56,451

Per Capita Incomei

$26,853

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

611

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%52

$10K–$15K

14.2%106

$15K–$20K

5%37

$20K–$25K

2.5%19

$25K–$30K

6.3%47

$30K–$35K

6.2%46

$35K–$40K

8.2%61

$40K–$45K

6.2%46

$45K–$50K

3.5%26

$50K–$60K

6.8%51

$60K–$75K

10%75

$75K–$100K

8.7%65

$100K–$125K

5.1%38

$125K–$150K

3.2%24

$150K–$200K

5.8%43

$200K+

1.5%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

211.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

590

Avg. Commutei

14.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

601

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured