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.

Imlay City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,721

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.6%1,919

Hispanic/Latino

42.8%1,593

Two or More

5.1%191

Black

0.5%17

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%60

High School Diploma

29.6%746

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%305

Some College (1+ yr)

20%506

Associate's Degree

3.8%97

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%149

Master's Degree

3.6%91

Professional Degree

1.9%49

Doctorate

0.5%12

HS or Higher

79.8%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,000

Median Renti

$895

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.7%894

Renter-Occupied

45.3%740

Total Units

1,789

Homeownership

54.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

34.6%309

$50K–$100K

5.1%46

$100K–$150K

10.3%92

$150K–$200K

25.6%229

$200K–$300K

19.2%172

$300K–$500K

3.1%28

$500K–$1M

2%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

161

$750–$1,000

271

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%7

2010–2019

3.1%56

2000–2009

3.9%70

1990–1999

18.4%329

1980–1989

15.6%279

1970–1979

15%269

1960–1969

4.9%87

1950–1959

9.9%177

1940–1949

5.7%102

1939 or earlier

23.1%413

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%1,347

Electricity

13.5%221

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%35

Other

1.6%26

Wood

0.3%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,911

Mean Household Incomei

$62,503

Per Capita Incomei

$28,138

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

2,062

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%159

$10K–$15K

10.1%165

$15K–$20K

4.2%69

$20K–$25K

1.5%24

$25K–$30K

4.8%78

$30K–$35K

4.7%77

$35K–$40K

4.7%76

$40K–$45K

0.8%13

$45K–$50K

2.9%48

$50K–$60K

6.7%109

$60K–$75K

19.3%315

$75K–$100K

9.9%162

$100K–$125K

13.6%222

$125K–$150K

2.2%36

$150K–$200K

3.4%56

$200K+

1.5%25

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

45512.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

435

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,019

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,019

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

150(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured