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.

Stephenson, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

902

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%823

Two or More

5.7%51

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%13

Black

0.9%8

Asian

0.8%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%26

High School Diploma

30.9%214

Some College (<1 yr)

14%97

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%67

Associate's Degree

21.2%147

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%105

Master's Degree

1.2%8

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,800

Median Renti

$688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%276

Renter-Occupied

26.6%100

Total Units

427

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%25

$50K–$100K

39.9%110

$100K–$150K

24.3%67

$150K–$200K

12.3%34

$200K–$300K

12.3%34

$300K–$500K

2.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%1

2010–2019

2.1%9

2000–2009

4.9%21

1990–1999

4.7%20

1980–1989

13.3%57

1970–1979

26.9%115

1960–1969

6.6%28

1950–1959

14.3%61

1940–1949

7.3%31

1939 or earlier

19.7%84

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67%252

Electricity

18.4%69

Wood

7.7%29

Bottled/LP Gas

4%15

Fuel Oil

1.3%5

Other

1.1%4

No Fuel

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,600

Mean Household Incomei

$58,560

Per Capita Incomei

$26,612

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

375

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%22

$10K–$15K

2.7%10

$15K–$20K

9%34

$20K–$25K

4.5%17

$25K–$30K

4.5%17

$30K–$35K

7.7%29

$35K–$40K

1.3%5

$40K–$45K

15.4%58

$45K–$50K

3.5%13

$50K–$60K

9%34

$60K–$75K

6.1%23

$75K–$100K

16.2%61

$100K–$125K

5.3%20

$125K–$150K

2.1%8

$150K–$200K

6.1%23

$200K+

0.5%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

337

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

352

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

99(13.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured