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.

Stanwood, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

162

Median Agei

49.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%128

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%23

Two or More

5.6%9

Other

1.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%6

High School Diploma

46.5%60

Some College (<1 yr)

7%9

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%16

Associate's Degree

11.6%15

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%11

Master's Degree

3.1%4

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,600

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87%60

Renter-Occupied

13%9

Total Units

Homeownership

87%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

28.3%17

$100K–$150K

13.3%8

$150K–$200K

31.7%19

$200K–$300K

15%9

$300K–$500K

3.3%2

$1M+

8.3%5

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

7.6%6

2000–2009

6.3%5

1990–1999

6.3%5

1980–1989

5.1%4

1970–1979

6.3%5

1960–1969

3.8%3

1950–1959

16.5%13

1940–1949

6.3%5

1939 or earlier

41.8%33

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

97.1%67

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%1

Wood

1.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,632

Mean Household Incomei

$75,428

Per Capita Incomei

$32,644

Poverty Ratei

1.2%

Unemploymenti

18.9%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.9%2

$15K–$20K

1.4%1

$20K–$25K

2.9%2

$30K–$35K

1.4%1

$35K–$40K

2.9%2

$40K–$45K

7.2%5

$45K–$50K

10.1%7

$50K–$60K

30.4%21

$60K–$75K

11.6%8

$75K–$100K

8.7%6

$100K–$125K

8.7%6

$125K–$150K

7.2%5

$150K–$200K

2.9%2

$200K+

1.4%1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured