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.

Gaastra, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

296

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%256

Black

5.7%17

Hispanic/Latino

3%9

Asian

2%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%6

Two or More

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%9

High School Diploma

31.1%59

Some College (<1 yr)

18.4%35

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%30

Associate's Degree

7.4%14

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%25

Master's Degree

5.3%10

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$49,200

Median Renti

$685

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.9%110

Renter-Occupied

9.1%11

Total Units

167

Homeownership

90.9%

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

50.9%56

$50K–$100K

19.1%21

$100K–$150K

8.2%9

$150K–$200K

9.1%10

$200K–$300K

6.4%7

$300K–$500K

1.8%2

$500K–$1M

4.5%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%1

2000–2009

13.2%22

1990–1999

1.8%3

1980–1989

8.4%14

1970–1979

4.2%7

1960–1969

9%15

1950–1959

15%25

1940–1949

6%10

1939 or earlier

41.9%70

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.3%102

Wood

7.4%9

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%8

Electricity

0.8%1

Fuel Oil

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,708

Mean Household Incomei

$53,170

Per Capita Incomei

$21,592

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

11%

Labor Forcei

118

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%5

$10K–$15K

10.7%13

$15K–$20K

8.3%10

$20K–$25K

13.2%16

$25K–$30K

4.1%5

$30K–$35K

4.1%5

$35K–$40K

1.7%2

$40K–$45K

0.8%1

$45K–$50K

7.4%9

$50K–$60K

14%17

$60K–$75K

12.4%15

$75K–$100K

5.8%7

$100K–$125K

5%6

$125K–$150K

4.1%5

$150K–$200K

1.7%2

$200K+

2.5%3

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

62%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

105

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

105

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured