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.

Birch Run, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,439

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%1,300

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%99

Two or More

1.9%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%10

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%24

High School Diploma

31.5%304

Some College (<1 yr)

19.4%187

Some College (1+ yr)

22%213

Associate's Degree

7.2%70

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%112

Master's Degree

2.7%26

Professional Degree

0.6%6

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$191,000

Median Renti

$999

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%330

Renter-Occupied

48.7%313

Total Units

675

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%46

$50K–$100K

8.2%27

$100K–$150K

9.4%31

$150K–$200K

22.4%74

$200K–$300K

17.3%57

$300K–$500K

27.6%91

$500K–$1M

1.2%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%4

2010–2019

15.6%105

2000–2009

1.9%13

1990–1999

16.4%111

1980–1989

13.9%94

1970–1979

22.4%151

1960–1969

11.3%76

1950–1959

8.6%58

1940–1949

1.8%12

1939 or earlier

7.6%51

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.9%443

Electricity

29.5%190

Wood

0.6%4

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Other

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,521

Mean Household Incomei

$99,446

Per Capita Incomei

$44,768

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

721

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%40

$10K–$15K

3%19

$15K–$20K

2.6%17

$20K–$25K

2.6%17

$25K–$30K

1.1%7

$30K–$35K

2.6%17

$35K–$40K

1.6%10

$40K–$45K

7%45

$45K–$50K

5.6%36

$50K–$60K

9.8%63

$60K–$75K

10%64

$75K–$100K

14.8%95

$100K–$125K

19.6%126

$125K–$150K

5.1%33

$150K–$200K

4.2%27

$200K+

4.2%27

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

221.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

669

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

689

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured