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.

Kaleva, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

542

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%497

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%23

Two or More

2.6%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%5

Black

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%28

High School Diploma

35.9%131

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%38

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%52

Associate's Degree

8.5%31

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%31

Master's Degree

4.7%17

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,200

Median Renti

$1,594

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.4%172

Renter-Occupied

19.6%42

Total Units

254

Homeownership

80.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%25

$50K–$100K

39.5%68

$100K–$150K

21.5%37

$150K–$200K

15.7%27

$200K–$300K

5.2%9

$300K–$500K

3.5%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.6%4

1990–1999

1.6%4

1980–1989

10.2%26

1970–1979

18.5%47

1960–1969

19.3%49

1950–1959

24.8%63

1940–1949

8.3%21

1939 or earlier

15.7%40

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64%137

Electricity

16.8%36

Bottled/LP Gas

13.6%29

Wood

2.8%6

Fuel Oil

1.9%4

Other

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,125

Mean Household Incomei

$50,146

Per Capita Incomei

$20,414

Poverty Ratei

33.6%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

179

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%10

$10K–$15K

14.5%31

$15K–$20K

5.6%12

$20K–$25K

2.3%5

$25K–$30K

7.5%16

$30K–$35K

5.6%12

$35K–$40K

8.4%18

$40K–$45K

4.2%9

$45K–$50K

4.7%10

$50K–$60K

4.2%9

$60K–$75K

9.3%20

$75K–$100K

23.8%51

$100K–$125K

1.4%3

$125K–$150K

3.7%8

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

122.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

177

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

177

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(13.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured