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.

Birmingham, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,763

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%18,200

Asian

4.9%1,060

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%963

Two or More

4%863

Black

2.8%603

Other

0.3%68

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%105

High School Diploma

5.2%795

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%478

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%1,448

Associate's Degree

3.6%553

Bachelor's Degree

35.6%5,451

Master's Degree

25.6%3,921

Professional Degree

12.8%1,969

Doctorate

2.7%421

HS or Higher

98.8%

BA or Higher

76.7%

Graduate+

41.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$698,300

Median Renti

$1,902

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%7,278

Renter-Occupied

22.9%2,162

Total Units

10,342

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%70

$50K–$100K

0.6%45

$100K–$150K

0.9%65

$150K–$200K

2.4%173

$200K–$300K

7.6%556

$300K–$500K

18.6%1,357

$500K–$1M

42.9%3,121

$1M+

26%1,891

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

180

$1,250–$1,500

206

$1,500–$2,000

598

$2,000+

931

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%140

2010–2019

6.2%644

2000–2009

11.6%1,201

1990–1999

5.4%554

1980–1989

5.1%527

1970–1979

8.6%893

1960–1969

11.5%1,188

1950–1959

23.9%2,468

1940–1949

10.5%1,087

1939 or earlier

15.9%1,640

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.2%7,850

Electricity

15.5%1,466

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%69

Other

0.4%40

Fuel Oil

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$153,510

Mean Household Incomei

$248,544

Per Capita Incomei

$108,921

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

11,522

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%267

$10K–$15K

0.6%53

$15K–$20K

2.9%278

$20K–$25K

2%185

$25K–$30K

1.4%132

$30K–$35K

1.8%174

$35K–$40K

2.6%249

$40K–$45K

2%189

$45K–$50K

2.3%219

$50K–$60K

3%287

$60K–$75K

6.4%608

$75K–$100K

8.5%806

$100K–$125K

6.9%651

$125K–$150K

5.4%506

$150K–$200K

11.9%1,119

$200K+

39.4%3,717

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,22210.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

254

Korea

218

United Kingdom

138

India

126

Germany

112

Mexico

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,926

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,006

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

390(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured