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.

Pentwater, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

872

Median Agei

64.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.8%835

Two or More

3%26

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%20

High School Diploma

15.2%115

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%41

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%72

Associate's Degree

5%38

Bachelor's Degree

34.1%259

Master's Degree

14.8%112

Professional Degree

3.4%26

Doctorate

1.7%13

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

54%

Graduate+

19.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$344,300

Median Renti

$556

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.9%365

Renter-Occupied

15.1%65

Total Units

1,013

Homeownership

84.9%

Vacancy Rate

57.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%1

$50K–$100K

5.5%20

$100K–$150K

1.6%6

$150K–$200K

6.6%24

$200K–$300K

29.6%108

$300K–$500K

35.9%131

$500K–$1M

17.8%65

$1M+

2.7%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%8

2010–2019

6.4%65

2000–2009

14.9%151

1990–1999

9.9%100

1980–1989

10.6%107

1970–1979

7.6%77

1960–1969

3.9%40

1950–1959

5.1%52

1940–1949

10.1%102

1939 or earlier

30.7%311

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.8%356

Electricity

14.2%61

Other

1.4%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%4

Wood

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,750

Mean Household Incomei

$121,025

Per Capita Incomei

$60,972

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

344

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%15

$10K–$15K

5.6%24

$15K–$20K

0.2%1

$20K–$25K

3.5%15

$25K–$30K

1.6%7

$30K–$35K

5.3%23

$35K–$40K

7.9%34

$40K–$45K

0.7%3

$45K–$50K

4.2%18

$50K–$60K

7.9%34

$60K–$75K

6.3%27

$75K–$100K

21.4%92

$100K–$125K

9.8%42

$125K–$150K

6%26

$150K–$200K

5.1%22

$200K+

10.9%47

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.5%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

321

Avg. Commutei

16.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

325

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured