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.

Howard City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,636

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%1,453

Two or More

5.6%91

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%79

Asian

0.6%10

Black

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%108

High School Diploma

37.7%435

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%76

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%190

Associate's Degree

9.5%110

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%82

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$151,200

Median Renti

$609

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%550

Renter-Occupied

22.5%160

Total Units

740

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

18%99

$50K–$100K

7.8%43

$100K–$150K

23.6%130

$150K–$200K

19.3%106

$200K–$300K

26%143

$300K–$500K

5.1%28

$500K–$1M

0.2%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%24

2010–2019

4.3%32

2000–2009

21.1%156

1990–1999

21.4%158

1980–1989

8.2%61

1970–1979

12%89

1960–1969

6.9%51

1950–1959

7.3%54

1940–1949

1.9%14

1939 or earlier

13.6%101

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.5%550

Bottled/LP Gas

11.3%80

Electricity

6.9%49

Other

3.4%24

Wood

0.6%4

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,688

Mean Household Incomei

$62,525

Per Capita Incomei

$28,783

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

846

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%62

$10K–$15K

3%21

$15K–$20K

5.9%42

$20K–$25K

11.7%83

$25K–$30K

4.8%34

$30K–$35K

4.4%31

$35K–$40K

2%14

$40K–$45K

3%21

$45K–$50K

3.9%28

$50K–$60K

5.4%38

$60K–$75K

18.9%134

$75K–$100K

13.2%94

$100K–$125K

5.6%40

$125K–$150K

3.7%26

$150K–$200K

3.4%24

$200K+

2.5%18

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

342.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

827

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

831

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

126(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured