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.

Deerfield, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

860

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.1%818

Two or More

3.3%28

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%23

High School Diploma

37.3%221

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%49

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%112

Associate's Degree

13.2%78

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%74

Master's Degree

1%6

Professional Degree

1%6

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,600

Median Renti

$871

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%326

Renter-Occupied

14.2%54

Total Units

407

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%6

$50K–$100K

5.2%17

$100K–$150K

32.8%107

$150K–$200K

28.2%92

$200K–$300K

23.3%76

$300K–$500K

5.5%18

$1M+

3.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%2

2000–2009

2.9%12

1990–1999

9.1%37

1980–1989

4.2%17

1970–1979

18.4%75

1960–1969

11.1%45

1950–1959

17%69

1940–1949

8.1%33

1939 or earlier

28.7%117

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%324

Electricity

14.2%54

Wood

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,556

Mean Household Incomei

$81,789

Per Capita Incomei

$35,481

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

488

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%4

$10K–$15K

0.8%3

$15K–$20K

1.3%5

$20K–$25K

3.9%15

$25K–$30K

3.9%15

$30K–$35K

0.3%1

$35K–$40K

1.8%7

$40K–$45K

2.1%8

$45K–$50K

7.9%30

$50K–$60K

14.5%55

$60K–$75K

15.5%59

$75K–$100K

19.2%73

$100K–$125K

9.7%37

$125K–$150K

10.5%40

$150K–$200K

5%19

$200K+

2.4%9

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

461

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

468

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

27(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured