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.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,602

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%2,279

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%124

Two or More

4.2%109

Asian

2.1%54

Black

1.2%31

Other

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%6

High School Diploma

4.4%88

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%89

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%130

Associate's Degree

3.9%79

Bachelor's Degree

37.8%756

Master's Degree

28.9%579

Professional Degree

8.1%163

Doctorate

4.5%90

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

79.3%

Graduate+

41.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$448,700

Median Renti

$1,720

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.6%1,089

Renter-Occupied

4.4%50

Total Units

1,172

Homeownership

95.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%11

$50K–$100K

0.6%7

$100K–$150K

0.4%4

$150K–$200K

0.6%6

$200K–$300K

9.8%107

$300K–$500K

48.6%529

$500K–$1M

37.6%409

$1M+

1.5%16

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%23

2000–2009

2.6%30

1990–1999

1.1%13

1980–1989

0.6%7

1970–1979

0.4%5

1960–1969

1.3%15

1950–1959

12.5%147

1940–1949

7.7%90

1939 or earlier

71.8%842

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.7%1,056

Electricity

6%68

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%9

Other

0.5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$171,125

Mean Household Incomei

$203,485

Per Capita Incomei

$89,647

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

1,567

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%13

$10K–$15K

0.6%7

$15K–$20K

1.1%12

$25K–$30K

1%11

$30K–$35K

0.5%6

$35K–$40K

1%11

$40K–$45K

3.1%35

$45K–$50K

2.3%26

$50K–$60K

3.3%38

$60K–$75K

4.8%55

$75K–$100K

7.9%90

$100K–$125K

6.8%77

$125K–$150K

10.3%117

$150K–$200K

13.5%154

$200K+

42.8%487

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1756.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

China

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,459

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,478

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

73(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured