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.

Lake Orion, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,863

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%2,488

Other

5.4%155

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%132

Asian

2%56

Two or More

0.5%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%13

Black

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%148

High School Diploma

17.4%386

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%116

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%249

Associate's Degree

6.7%149

Bachelor's Degree

33.2%734

Master's Degree

13.2%293

Professional Degree

1.6%36

Doctorate

1.6%36

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

49.6%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$376,600

Median Renti

$798

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.6%876

Renter-Occupied

27.4%330

Total Units

1,416

Homeownership

72.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.5%13

$150K–$200K

3.4%30

$200K–$300K

32.8%287

$300K–$500K

28.1%246

$500K–$1M

32.5%285

$1M+

1.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%6

2010–2019

3.4%48

2000–2009

10.1%143

1990–1999

3%42

1980–1989

7.7%109

1970–1979

16.7%236

1960–1969

8.1%115

1950–1959

8.7%123

1940–1949

4.8%68

1939 or earlier

37.1%526

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.1%1,087

Electricity

8.5%103

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%8

Other

0.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,318

Mean Household Incomei

$131,010

Per Capita Incomei

$56,041

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

1,659

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%70

$10K–$15K

7.4%89

$15K–$20K

1.8%22

$20K–$25K

2.9%35

$25K–$30K

2.9%35

$30K–$35K

4.7%57

$35K–$40K

2.1%25

$40K–$45K

1.3%16

$45K–$50K

1.7%20

$50K–$60K

5.3%64

$60K–$75K

4.1%50

$75K–$100K

7.5%91

$100K–$125K

15.3%184

$150K–$200K

14.3%172

$200K+

22.9%276

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1645.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,620

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,647

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

86(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured