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.

Carson City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,233

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%1,143

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%61

Two or More

1.1%13

Asian

0.7%9

Black

0.6%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%24

High School Diploma

30.5%282

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%105

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%182

Associate's Degree

14.4%133

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%82

Master's Degree

4.9%45

Professional Degree

1%9

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,600

Median Renti

$680

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.5%280

Renter-Occupied

50.5%286

Total Units

591

Homeownership

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%7

$50K–$100K

35.7%100

$100K–$150K

23.2%65

$150K–$200K

18.9%53

$200K–$300K

17.9%50

$300K–$500K

1.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%15

2000–2009

0.5%3

1990–1999

7.1%42

1980–1989

7.4%44

1970–1979

9.5%56

1960–1969

15.2%90

1950–1959

7.6%45

1940–1949

14.2%84

1939 or earlier

35.9%212

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%467

Electricity

11.1%63

No Fuel

6%34

Wood

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,375

Mean Household Incomei

$57,020

Per Capita Incomei

$29,715

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

523

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%31

$10K–$15K

7.1%40

$15K–$20K

3%17

$20K–$25K

17.1%97

$25K–$30K

4.9%28

$30K–$35K

2.8%16

$35K–$40K

6.9%39

$40K–$45K

3.5%20

$45K–$50K

2.1%12

$50K–$60K

9.7%55

$60K–$75K

8.1%46

$75K–$100K

12.4%70

$100K–$125K

7.1%40

$125K–$150K

6%34

$150K–$200K

3.7%21

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

151.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

493

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

497

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

166(16.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured