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.

Dryden, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,182

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.1%1,077

Two or More

5.7%67

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%30

Asian

0.6%7

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%27

High School Diploma

28.3%212

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%91

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%147

Associate's Degree

11.5%86

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%110

Master's Degree

0.8%6

Doctorate

1.6%12

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,300

Median Renti

$1,238

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.2%301

Renter-Occupied

27.8%116

Total Units

427

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%25

$50K–$100K

3.3%10

$100K–$150K

3.3%10

$150K–$200K

30.2%91

$200K–$300K

31.9%96

$300K–$500K

21.9%66

$500K–$1M

1%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%4

2010–2019

7.3%31

2000–2009

25.1%107

1990–1999

14.8%63

1980–1989

2.3%10

1970–1979

5.6%24

1960–1969

10.3%44

1950–1959

3.7%16

1940–1949

3.5%15

1939 or earlier

26.5%113

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.5%390

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%16

Wood

1.7%7

Electricity

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,352

Mean Household Incomei

$92,760

Per Capita Incomei

$33,083

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

470

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%9

$15K–$20K

0.7%3

$20K–$25K

1%4

$25K–$30K

1.7%7

$35K–$40K

12.2%51

$40K–$45K

5.8%24

$45K–$50K

3.8%16

$50K–$60K

13.9%58

$60K–$75K

16.3%68

$75K–$100K

14.1%59

$100K–$125K

7.4%31

$125K–$150K

8.6%36

$150K–$200K

6.2%26

$200K+

6%25

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

524.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

434

Avg. Commutei

33.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

434

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

107(12.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured