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 Odessa, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,155

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%1,771

Two or More

8.4%180

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%101

Black

4.2%91

Asian

0.6%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%78

High School Diploma

30.2%402

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%121

Some College (1+ yr)

17%226

Associate's Degree

8.7%116

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%178

Master's Degree

7.2%96

Professional Degree

0.7%9

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,600

Median Renti

$770

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.4%544

Renter-Occupied

22.6%159

Total Units

754

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.5%144

$50K–$100K

13.6%74

$100K–$150K

10.3%56

$150K–$200K

21.7%118

$200K–$300K

21.1%115

$300K–$500K

1.7%9

$500K–$1M

5.1%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%32

2010–2019

3.7%28

2000–2009

1.2%9

1990–1999

5.7%43

1980–1989

4.1%31

1970–1979

18.4%139

1960–1969

23.1%174

1950–1959

9.7%73

1940–1949

5.7%43

1939 or earlier

24.1%182

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%579

Electricity

12.9%91

Other

2.6%18

Fuel Oil

1.7%12

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,813

Mean Household Incomei

$77,433

Per Capita Incomei

$29,413

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

9.5%

Labor Forcei

1,135

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%53

$10K–$15K

7.5%53

$20K–$25K

3.1%22

$25K–$30K

2.7%19

$30K–$35K

8.5%60

$35K–$40K

2%14

$40K–$45K

1.7%12

$45K–$50K

7.7%54

$50K–$60K

8%56

$60K–$75K

10.4%73

$75K–$100K

13.8%97

$100K–$125K

8.5%60

$125K–$150K

9.2%65

$150K–$200K

3%21

$200K+

6.3%44

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

110.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,015

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,027

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured