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.

Carleton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,595

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.3%2,240

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%251

Two or More

3%79

Black

0.8%21

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%150

High School Diploma

32.2%559

Some College (<1 yr)

13.6%237

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%188

Associate's Degree

12.7%220

Bachelor's Degree

8%139

Master's Degree

2%35

Professional Degree

1%17

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,400

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%767

Renter-Occupied

20.9%203

Total Units

994

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.3%179

$50K–$100K

3.7%28

$100K–$150K

7.3%56

$150K–$200K

13.6%104

$200K–$300K

26.9%206

$300K–$500K

20.2%155

$500K–$1M

2.7%21

$1M+

2.3%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3%30

2010–2019

9%89

2000–2009

15.3%152

1990–1999

15.3%152

1980–1989

4%40

1970–1979

16.9%168

1960–1969

8%80

1950–1959

3.5%35

1940–1949

8.8%87

1939 or earlier

16.2%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.6%898

Electricity

5.8%56

Other

0.7%7

Wood

0.5%5

No Fuel

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,365

Mean Household Incomei

$93,606

Per Capita Incomei

$36,004

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,215

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.5%34

$15K–$20K

0.8%8

$20K–$25K

6.7%65

$25K–$30K

5.3%51

$30K–$35K

6.5%63

$35K–$40K

3.2%31

$40K–$45K

7%68

$45K–$50K

3.7%36

$50K–$60K

3.3%32

$60K–$75K

13.5%131

$75K–$100K

8.5%82

$100K–$125K

12.2%118

$125K–$150K

5.4%52

$150K–$200K

14%136

$200K+

6.5%63

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,165

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

146(7.8% of civilian adults)