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.

Sylvan Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,705

Median Agei

52.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.7%1,478

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%126

Black

2.3%39

Two or More

2.2%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%14

Asian

0.6%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

13.8%194

Some College (<1 yr)

10%141

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%209

Associate's Degree

13.3%186

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%353

Master's Degree

13.3%186

Professional Degree

9.2%129

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

99.9%

BA or Higher

47.8%

Graduate+

22.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$391,000

Median Renti

$1,113

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.5%711

Renter-Occupied

18.5%161

Total Units

872

Homeownership

81.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%11

$100K–$150K

2.4%17

$150K–$200K

1.4%10

$200K–$300K

18.4%131

$300K–$500K

43.3%308

$500K–$1M

17.6%125

$1M+

15.3%109

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%8

2010–2019

2.9%25

2000–2009

9.5%83

1990–1999

1.8%16

1980–1989

6.7%58

1970–1979

9.9%86

1960–1969

10.7%93

1950–1959

18%157

1940–1949

14.3%125

1939 or earlier

25.3%221

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.2%813

Electricity

5%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%10

No Fuel

0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,429

Mean Household Incomei

$166,493

Per Capita Incomei

$85,141

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,047

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%68

$10K–$15K

0.6%5

$15K–$20K

1.1%10

$25K–$30K

3.4%30

$30K–$35K

4%35

$35K–$40K

0.9%8

$40K–$45K

5.7%50

$45K–$50K

0.9%8

$50K–$60K

5%44

$60K–$75K

8.6%75

$75K–$100K

11.4%99

$100K–$125K

4.5%39

$125K–$150K

7.9%69

$150K–$200K

12.7%111

$200K+

25.3%221

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1559.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,011

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,017

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured