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.

Walled Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,299

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.7%6,033

Asian

9%655

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%246

Black

3.2%236

Two or More

1.8%129

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%271

High School Diploma

27%1,539

Some College (<1 yr)

7%399

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%805

Associate's Degree

9.7%556

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%1,408

Master's Degree

6.8%387

Professional Degree

0.8%44

Doctorate

0.4%22

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,200

Median Renti

$1,419

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%2,061

Renter-Occupied

37.8%1,252

Total Units

3,478

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.2%168

$50K–$100K

2.4%49

$100K–$150K

10.2%211

$150K–$200K

19.5%402

$200K–$300K

32.5%670

$300K–$500K

21.5%444

$500K–$1M

5.7%117

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

111

$1,000–$1,250

182

$1,250–$1,500

223

$1,500–$2,000

433

$2,000+

114

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%99

2010–2019

0.1%4

2000–2009

8.8%306

1990–1999

16.6%576

1980–1989

17.9%621

1970–1979

25.3%881

1960–1969

6.8%236

1950–1959

16.4%570

1940–1949

1.2%42

1939 or earlier

4.1%143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.7%2,674

Electricity

16.2%537

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%93

No Fuel

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,055

Mean Household Incomei

$109,265

Per Capita Incomei

$50,039

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,447

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%97

$10K–$15K

3.9%129

$15K–$20K

3.7%121

$20K–$25K

1.5%49

$25K–$30K

7.4%245

$30K–$35K

1.8%58

$35K–$40K

2.5%83

$40K–$45K

5.2%171

$45K–$50K

2.8%92

$50K–$60K

8.4%278

$60K–$75K

13.3%439

$75K–$100K

11.8%390

$100K–$125K

7.6%251

$125K–$150K

6.8%226

$150K–$200K

8.8%292

$200K+

11.8%392

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

96513.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Korea

China

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,232

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,267

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured