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.

Grand Haven, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,996

Median Agei

46.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%9,402

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%654

Two or More

5.2%570

Asian

2.1%235

Black

1%105

Other

0.3%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%428

High School Diploma

23.3%1,956

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%603

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,362

Associate's Degree

8.2%687

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%2,032

Master's Degree

10.1%851

Professional Degree

1.3%111

Doctorate

1.1%92

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,100

Median Renti

$939

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.3%3,765

Renter-Occupied

31.7%1,745

Total Units

6,075

Homeownership

68.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%269

$50K–$100K

5.8%218

$100K–$150K

4.8%179

$150K–$200K

11.7%439

$200K–$300K

33.1%1,247

$300K–$500K

19.4%729

$500K–$1M

16.7%629

$1M+

1.5%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

168

$750–$1,000

694

$1,000–$1,250

389

$1,250–$1,500

184

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%101

2010–2019

7.5%456

2000–2009

7.3%444

1990–1999

5.2%317

1980–1989

6.5%393

1970–1979

8%488

1960–1969

15.7%953

1950–1959

12.2%744

1940–1949

9.3%565

1939 or earlier

26.6%1,614

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.3%4,532

Electricity

13.6%749

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%180

No Fuel

0.9%49

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,669

Mean Household Incomei

$79,847

Per Capita Incomei

$40,528

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

5,365

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.4%571

$10K–$15K

3.2%177

$15K–$20K

6.5%358

$20K–$25K

2.4%133

$25K–$30K

3.9%213

$30K–$35K

3.9%214

$35K–$40K

4.2%231

$40K–$45K

4.9%270

$45K–$50K

3.6%196

$50K–$60K

6.4%354

$60K–$75K

9.3%515

$75K–$100K

13.2%729

$100K–$125K

7.7%422

$125K–$150K

5.1%279

$150K–$200K

7%386

$200K+

8.4%462

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3783.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

141

Korea

Philippines

Mexico

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,180

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,267

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

722(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured