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.

Spring Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,519

Median Agei

52.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.3%2,301

Two or More

6.5%164

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%34

Asian

0.6%15

Black

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%39

High School Diploma

10.5%208

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%64

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%274

Associate's Degree

20.6%408

Bachelor's Degree

33.7%667

Master's Degree

10.6%209

Professional Degree

4.4%87

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

48.9%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$320,200

Median Renti

$1,079

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.9%1,083

Renter-Occupied

10.1%122

Total Units

1,289

Homeownership

89.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%6

$50K–$100K

1%11

$100K–$150K

6.2%67

$150K–$200K

8.2%89

$200K–$300K

28.5%309

$300K–$500K

37.8%409

$500K–$1M

16%173

$1M+

1.8%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.4%96

2000–2009

14.5%187

1990–1999

6.4%83

1980–1989

5.8%75

1970–1979

11.9%154

1960–1969

1.9%25

1950–1959

11%142

1940–1949

8.8%114

1939 or earlier

32%413

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.4%1,126

Electricity

2.4%29

Other

2%24

Wood

1.2%14

Bottled/LP Gas

1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,365

Mean Household Incomei

$173,058

Per Capita Incomei

$82,176

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,360

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%55

$10K–$15K

1.7%20

$15K–$20K

1.7%20

$20K–$25K

0.3%4

$25K–$30K

0.7%8

$30K–$35K

4%48

$35K–$40K

1.7%20

$40K–$45K

2.8%34

$45K–$50K

5.5%66

$50K–$60K

12.9%155

$60K–$75K

9.4%113

$75K–$100K

13.9%167

$100K–$125K

8.5%102

$125K–$150K

8.5%103

$150K–$200K

8.8%106

$200K+

15.3%184

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

471.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,286

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,335

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured