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.

Farmington Hills, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

83,515

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.3%49,498

Black

18.2%15,208

Asian

13.7%11,447

Two or More

5.5%4,563

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%2,209

Other

0.4%308

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%188

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%94

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%916

High School Diploma

12.9%7,910

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%3,246

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%6,696

Associate's Degree

7.8%4,810

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%18,473

Master's Degree

21.1%12,975

Professional Degree

4.4%2,694

Doctorate

2%1,209

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

57.6%

Graduate+

27.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,500

Median Renti

$1,551

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%22,991

Renter-Occupied

35.3%12,538

Total Units

38,107

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%850

$50K–$100K

2.2%498

$100K–$150K

3.5%797

$150K–$200K

5.3%1,216

$200K–$300K

21.1%4,848

$300K–$500K

50.8%11,677

$500K–$1M

12.9%2,968

$1M+

0.6%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

308

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

928

$1,000–$1,250

1,857

$1,250–$1,500

2,254

$1,500–$2,000

4,989

$2,000+

1,536

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%84

2010–2019

2.2%820

2000–2009

4.1%1,579

1990–1999

15.3%5,827

1980–1989

24.7%9,408

1970–1979

21.5%8,187

1960–1969

15.6%5,926

1950–1959

12.3%4,694

1940–1949

2.3%876

1939 or earlier

1.9%706

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%30,516

Electricity

11%3,920

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%439

Other

0.8%277

No Fuel

0.6%202

Wood

0.3%115

Fuel Oil

0.2%60

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,836

Mean Household Incomei

$132,229

Per Capita Incomei

$56,976

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

47,086

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%1,351

$10K–$15K

2.3%807

$15K–$20K

2.1%741

$20K–$25K

3.3%1,165

$25K–$30K

1.8%651

$30K–$35K

2.7%952

$35K–$40K

1.9%665

$40K–$45K

2.5%903

$45K–$50K

2.4%864

$50K–$60K

5.1%1,822

$60K–$75K

7.1%2,514

$75K–$100K

13.3%4,731

$100K–$125K

10.6%3,780

$125K–$150K

7.6%2,696

$150K–$200K

15.6%5,536

$200K+

17.9%6,351

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,34819.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

5,556

Canada

607

China

469

Korea

382

Germany

332

United Kingdom

305

Philippines

257

Mexico

242

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

44,030

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

44,585

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,849(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured