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.

Howell, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,021

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%8,671

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%866

Two or More

2.4%240

Black

1.3%135

Asian

0.8%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%20

Other

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%341

High School Diploma

26.6%1,994

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%426

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%1,170

Associate's Degree

9.7%723

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%1,489

Master's Degree

10.4%776

Professional Degree

0.3%20

Doctorate

0.7%52

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

31.2%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$265,600

Median Renti

$1,177

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.9%2,622

Renter-Occupied

46.1%2,240

Total Units

5,146

Homeownership

53.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%194

$50K–$100K

2.4%63

$100K–$150K

2.3%61

$150K–$200K

15.1%396

$200K–$300K

36.6%959

$300K–$500K

31.3%820

$500K–$1M

4.9%129

Rent Distribution

Under $500

219

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

342

$1,000–$1,250

763

$1,250–$1,500

458

$1,500–$2,000

403

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%229

2010–2019

5%259

2000–2009

13%668

1990–1999

16%825

1980–1989

10.2%524

1970–1979

17%874

1960–1969

10.2%524

1950–1959

5%258

1940–1949

3.5%178

1939 or earlier

15.7%807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.9%3,933

Electricity

16.7%811

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%64

Other

0.8%39

Wood

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,449

Mean Household Incomei

$84,975

Per Capita Incomei

$44,479

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

5,740

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%92

$10K–$15K

3.5%172

$15K–$20K

3%147

$20K–$25K

6.7%325

$25K–$30K

1.7%83

$30K–$35K

3.1%151

$35K–$40K

8.3%403

$40K–$45K

5%241

$45K–$50K

7%341

$50K–$60K

9.4%455

$60K–$75K

8.2%399

$75K–$100K

13.3%646

$100K–$125K

11.6%566

$125K–$150K

5.2%253

$150K–$200K

4.4%215

$200K+

7.7%373

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4294.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

259

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,518

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,518

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

465(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured