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.

Prescott, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

270

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87%235

Hispanic/Latino

7%19

Two or More

5.9%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%7

High School Diploma

40.4%78

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%15

Some College (1+ yr)

24.9%48

Associate's Degree

5.2%10

Bachelor's Degree

3.6%7

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,800

Median Renti

$1,339

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.6%87

Renter-Occupied

9.4%9

Total Units

137

Homeownership

90.6%

Vacancy Rate

29.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.5%17

$50K–$100K

55.2%48

$100K–$150K

13.8%12

$200K–$300K

1.1%1

$300K–$500K

5.7%5

$1M+

4.6%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%4

2000–2009

10.2%14

1990–1999

7.3%10

1980–1989

0.7%1

1970–1979

29.2%40

1960–1969

12.4%17

1950–1959

10.9%15

1940–1949

16.1%22

1939 or earlier

10.2%14

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

76%73

Wood

21.9%21

Electricity

2.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,885

Mean Household Incomei

$54,373

Per Capita Incomei

$19,776

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

14.2%

Labor Forcei

106

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

8.3%8

$15K–$20K

4.2%4

$20K–$25K

14.6%14

$25K–$30K

4.2%4

$30K–$35K

3.1%3

$40K–$45K

5.2%5

$45K–$50K

2.1%2

$50K–$60K

19.8%19

$60K–$75K

18.8%18

$75K–$100K

13.5%13

$100K–$125K

3.1%3

$125K–$150K

2.1%2

$150K–$200K

1%1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.7%Insured

13.3%Uninsured