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.

Grass Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,186

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%1,131

Two or More

2%24

Asian

1.3%16

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%18

High School Diploma

26.6%221

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%56

Some College (1+ yr)

17%141

Associate's Degree

12.9%107

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%193

Master's Degree

7%58

Professional Degree

1.3%11

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

31.5%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,100

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%398

Renter-Occupied

25.2%134

Total Units

571

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

4.8%19

$100K–$150K

12.6%50

$150K–$200K

30.4%121

$200K–$300K

35.7%142

$300K–$500K

16.3%65

$500K–$1M

0.3%1

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

0.2%1

2010–2019

1.4%8

2000–2009

12.3%70

1990–1999

4.7%27

1980–1989

8.2%47

1970–1979

8.6%49

1960–1969

7%40

1950–1959

11.7%67

1940–1949

8.4%48

1939 or earlier

37.5%214

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.4%433

Electricity

10.9%58

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%24

Other

2.1%11

Wood

1.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,938

Mean Household Incomei

$93,535

Per Capita Incomei

$41,177

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

687

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%12

$10K–$15K

4.5%24

$15K–$20K

3.2%17

$20K–$25K

8.8%47

$25K–$30K

2.3%12

$30K–$35K

3.6%19

$35K–$40K

2.3%12

$40K–$45K

5.3%28

$45K–$50K

0.6%3

$50K–$60K

7.3%39

$60K–$75K

6.2%33

$75K–$100K

19.9%106

$100K–$125K

13.9%74

$125K–$150K

4.5%24

$150K–$200K

5.3%28

$200K+

10.2%54

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

161.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

651

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

663

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

66(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured