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.

Leslie, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,129

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%1,861

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%176

Two or More

3.3%71

Asian

0.8%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%38

High School Diploma

27.8%371

Some College (<1 yr)

12.4%166

Some College (1+ yr)

21.9%292

Associate's Degree

7.5%100

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%202

Master's Degree

4.2%56

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

0.8%11

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,700

Median Renti

$1,057

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.5%569

Renter-Occupied

26.5%205

Total Units

841

Homeownership

73.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%26

$50K–$100K

20%114

$100K–$150K

25.5%145

$150K–$200K

34.8%198

$200K–$300K

13.9%79

$300K–$500K

1.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%24

2010–2019

2.7%23

2000–2009

7.4%62

1990–1999

5.8%49

1980–1989

1.5%13

1970–1979

11.8%99

1960–1969

9.5%80

1950–1959

7.5%63

1940–1949

7.7%65

1939 or earlier

43.2%363

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.9%549

Electricity

22.5%174

Other

3.1%24

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%19

Wood

0.8%6

No Fuel

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,654

Mean Household Incomei

$80,838

Per Capita Incomei

$29,323

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,065

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%21

$10K–$15K

5.8%45

$15K–$20K

1.7%13

$20K–$25K

2.2%17

$25K–$30K

3.5%27

$30K–$35K

2.5%19

$35K–$40K

3.9%30

$40K–$45K

4.8%37

$45K–$50K

2.3%18

$50K–$60K

8.8%68

$60K–$75K

13.7%106

$75K–$100K

14.9%115

$100K–$125K

12.8%99

$125K–$150K

11%85

$150K–$200K

9.6%74

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,032

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

66(4.5% of civilian adults)