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.

Ortonville, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,341

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%1,156

Two or More

6.7%90

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%86

Black

0.4%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%26

High School Diploma

24.1%222

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%31

Some College (1+ yr)

28%258

Associate's Degree

9.6%88

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%160

Master's Degree

7.4%68

Professional Degree

1.2%11

Doctorate

1.4%13

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$244,400

Median Renti

$956

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%400

Renter-Occupied

25.2%135

Total Units

570

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%18

$50K–$100K

2.5%10

$100K–$150K

8%32

$150K–$200K

17%68

$200K–$300K

43.2%173

$300K–$500K

22.5%90

$500K–$1M

1%4

$1M+

1.2%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

6.7%38

1990–1999

18.6%106

1980–1989

7.9%45

1970–1979

20%114

1960–1969

12.8%73

1950–1959

1.8%10

1940–1949

6%34

1939 or earlier

26.3%150

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%461

Electricity

13.6%73

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,839

Mean Household Incomei

$118,989

Per Capita Incomei

$48,496

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

785

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%14

$10K–$15K

2.4%13

$15K–$20K

0.9%5

$20K–$25K

5%27

$25K–$30K

1.7%9

$30K–$35K

3.9%21

$40K–$45K

3.6%19

$45K–$50K

4.9%26

$50K–$60K

5.8%31

$60K–$75K

5.2%28

$75K–$100K

15.1%81

$100K–$125K

17.6%94

$125K–$150K

7.7%41

$150K–$200K

12.1%65

$200K+

11.4%61

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

725

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

731

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured