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.

St. Ignace, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,463

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.5%1,146

American Indian/Alaska Native

22.7%559

Black

15.9%392

Two or More

10.9%268

Asian

2.2%54

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%93

High School Diploma

40.6%808

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%153

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%263

Associate's Degree

7%139

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%230

Master's Degree

6.3%125

Professional Degree

0.3%5

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,200

Median Renti

$607

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.5%755

Renter-Occupied

35.5%416

Total Units

1,409

Homeownership

64.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.2%77

$50K–$100K

9.5%72

$100K–$150K

34%257

$150K–$200K

14.2%107

$200K–$300K

19.1%144

$300K–$500K

9.7%73

$500K–$1M

2%15

$1M+

1.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%23

2000–2009

7.1%100

1990–1999

13.1%185

1980–1989

8.7%122

1970–1979

13.3%188

1960–1969

11.5%162

1950–1959

14.5%205

1940–1949

7.7%109

1939 or earlier

22.4%315

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.1%880

Electricity

19.3%226

Other

2.5%29

No Fuel

1.5%18

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%15

Fuel Oil

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,663

Mean Household Incomei

$77,580

Per Capita Incomei

$35,498

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

1,201

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%47

$10K–$15K

5.6%65

$15K–$20K

4.6%54

$20K–$25K

2.8%33

$25K–$30K

4.3%50

$30K–$35K

1.9%22

$35K–$40K

4.3%50

$40K–$45K

5%58

$45K–$50K

2.9%34

$50K–$60K

12%141

$60K–$75K

13.2%154

$75K–$100K

11.9%139

$100K–$125K

17.6%206

$125K–$150K

2.9%34

$150K–$200K

2.1%25

$200K+

5%59

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41416.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,152

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,182

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

182(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured