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.

Saranac, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,013

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%1,832

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%125

Two or More

1.6%33

Black

0.9%18

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.9%110

High School Diploma

36.2%446

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%72

Some College (1+ yr)

17%209

Associate's Degree

5.1%63

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%134

Master's Degree

8.6%106

Professional Degree

0.2%3

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,800

Median Renti

$538

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.8%453

Renter-Occupied

41.2%317

Total Units

774

Homeownership

58.8%

Vacancy Rate

0.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

11.9%54

$100K–$150K

19.4%88

$150K–$200K

16.8%76

$200K–$300K

43.3%196

$300K–$500K

8.6%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

151

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%5

2000–2009

4.1%32

1990–1999

12.4%96

1980–1989

7.4%57

1970–1979

22.2%172

1960–1969

8.4%65

1950–1959

10.1%78

1940–1949

5.9%46

1939 or earlier

28.8%223

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.8%607

Electricity

16.5%127

No Fuel

1.9%15

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%13

Other

1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,944

Mean Household Incomei

$70,462

Per Capita Incomei

$27,497

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

1,111

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%23

$10K–$15K

11.7%90

$15K–$20K

4.3%33

$20K–$25K

5.3%41

$25K–$30K

2.9%22

$30K–$35K

4.5%35

$35K–$40K

7.1%55

$40K–$45K

1.2%9

$45K–$50K

1.9%15

$50K–$60K

1.8%14

$60K–$75K

10.4%80

$75K–$100K

23.8%183

$100K–$125K

9%69

$125K–$150K

5.6%43

$150K–$200K

5.6%43

$200K+

1.9%15

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

211%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,046

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,062

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

128(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured