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.

Adrian, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,395

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71%14,474

Hispanic/Latino

20.7%4,220

Black

4.3%870

Two or More

3.3%683

Other

0.4%85

Asian

0.3%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%850

High School Diploma

30.7%4,016

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%957

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%1,873

Associate's Degree

8%1,051

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%1,688

Master's Degree

7.2%938

Professional Degree

0.4%49

Doctorate

1.4%189

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,000

Median Renti

$956

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%4,534

Renter-Occupied

44.3%3,603

Total Units

9,328

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.1%641

$50K–$100K

20.9%948

$100K–$150K

20.7%940

$150K–$200K

26.3%1,191

$200K–$300K

13.1%592

$300K–$500K

4.3%194

$500K–$1M

0.6%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

255

$500–$750

530

$750–$1,000

1,203

$1,000–$1,250

752

$1,250–$1,500

367

$1,500–$2,000

189

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%10

2010–2019

1%91

2000–2009

6%556

1990–1999

10.7%996

1980–1989

8.2%769

1970–1979

11.5%1,077

1960–1969

10.7%998

1950–1959

15.1%1,406

1940–1949

8%745

1939 or earlier

28.7%2,680

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.1%7,170

Electricity

7.6%620

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%151

No Fuel

1.5%121

Fuel Oil

0.7%54

Other

0.2%13

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,209

Mean Household Incomei

$62,323

Per Capita Incomei

$26,974

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

9,278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%550

$10K–$15K

5.9%477

$15K–$20K

6%487

$20K–$25K

6.4%519

$25K–$30K

5.6%459

$30K–$35K

5.5%444

$35K–$40K

7.1%575

$40K–$45K

2.9%236

$45K–$50K

3.7%298

$50K–$60K

7%570

$60K–$75K

14.6%1,187

$75K–$100K

12.1%988

$100K–$125K

7.3%597

$125K–$150K

3.5%286

$150K–$200K

3.1%253

$200K+

2.6%211

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7483.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

259

Canada

154

China

Germany

Guatemala

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,607

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,782

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

603(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured