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.

Center Line, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,463

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.9%4,142

Black

31.6%2,674

Asian

12.1%1,022

Two or More

4.7%398

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%121

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%106

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%241

High School Diploma

27.9%1,691

Some College (<1 yr)

13.4%812

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%670

Associate's Degree

15.7%953

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%783

Master's Degree

3.2%194

Professional Degree

0.6%36

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,600

Median Renti

$788

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.2%1,939

Renter-Occupied

47.8%1,774

Total Units

3,754

Homeownership

52.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%162

$50K–$100K

11.4%221

$100K–$150K

24.2%469

$150K–$200K

33.4%647

$200K–$300K

19.4%376

$300K–$500K

3.3%64

Rent Distribution

Under $500

386

$500–$750

463

$750–$1,000

326

$1,000–$1,250

253

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

263

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

2.9%108

1990–1999

3%111

1980–1989

7.6%284

1970–1979

16.9%636

1960–1969

19.3%723

1950–1959

25%938

1940–1949

15.8%593

1939 or earlier

9.6%361

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.3%3,057

Electricity

13.8%514

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%84

Other

1%38

No Fuel

0.5%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,703

Mean Household Incomei

$71,091

Per Capita Incomei

$31,938

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

4,322

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%134

$10K–$15K

10.3%381

$15K–$20K

9.5%354

$20K–$25K

3.2%120

$25K–$30K

2.2%80

$30K–$35K

7%259

$35K–$40K

8.2%304

$40K–$45K

2%74

$45K–$50K

1.1%41

$50K–$60K

7.4%274

$60K–$75K

11.2%416

$75K–$100K

8.9%331

$100K–$125K

7.3%271

$125K–$150K

4.5%167

$150K–$200K

9.5%353

$200K+

4.1%154

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,09512.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

111

Canada

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,863

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,027

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

348(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured