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.

Reed City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,517

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%2,199

Two or More

4.7%118

Black

3.2%80

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%79

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%34

Asian

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%91

High School Diploma

30.6%561

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%104

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%395

Associate's Degree

7.6%140

Bachelor's Degree

9%164

Master's Degree

2.5%45

Professional Degree

1%19

Doctorate

1.6%29

HS or Higher

84.5%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,000

Median Renti

$714

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%631

Renter-Occupied

41%438

Total Units

1,180

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%27

$50K–$100K

29.8%188

$100K–$150K

30.9%195

$150K–$200K

20.3%128

$200K–$300K

12.2%77

$500K–$1M

1.7%11

$1M+

0.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

148

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%40

2000–2009

3.1%36

1990–1999

7.5%89

1980–1989

8.1%95

1970–1979

13.6%160

1960–1969

16.1%190

1950–1959

11.7%138

1940–1949

8.5%100

1939 or earlier

28.1%332

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.9%897

Electricity

12.9%138

Wood

0.9%10

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%9

Other

0.7%8

No Fuel

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,304

Mean Household Incomei

$58,741

Per Capita Incomei

$25,769

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

10.9%

Labor Forcei

1,105

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%59

$10K–$15K

7.5%80

$15K–$20K

4.5%48

$20K–$25K

4.5%48

$25K–$30K

4.3%46

$30K–$35K

5%53

$35K–$40K

4.8%51

$40K–$45K

1.6%17

$45K–$50K

5.2%56

$50K–$60K

19.6%209

$60K–$75K

8.4%90

$75K–$100K

17.7%189

$100K–$125K

3.6%38

$125K–$150K

2.4%26

$150K–$200K

4.9%52

$200K+

0.7%7

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

241%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

985

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

978

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

205(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.6%Insured

11.4%Uninsured