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.

Chesaning, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,484

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%2,288

Asian

2.8%70

Other

2.5%63

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%43

Two or More

0.8%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%59

High School Diploma

33.9%628

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%242

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%226

Associate's Degree

12.4%229

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%179

Master's Degree

4.8%89

Professional Degree

0.9%16

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

15.3%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,700

Median Renti

$679

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%717

Renter-Occupied

30.7%318

Total Units

1,101

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%55

$50K–$100K

20.6%148

$100K–$150K

28.5%204

$150K–$200K

28.7%206

$200K–$300K

10.6%76

$300K–$500K

3.9%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

114

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%7

2000–2009

8%88

1990–1999

5.7%63

1980–1989

8.5%94

1970–1979

11%121

1960–1969

8.4%93

1950–1959

22.7%250

1940–1949

5.2%57

1939 or earlier

29.8%328

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.3%924

Electricity

8%83

No Fuel

2%21

Other

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,777

Mean Household Incomei

$70,946

Per Capita Incomei

$30,700

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,133

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%37

$10K–$15K

8.6%89

$15K–$20K

2.9%30

$20K–$25K

3.6%37

$25K–$30K

5.7%59

$30K–$35K

1.5%16

$35K–$40K

3.4%35

$40K–$45K

4%41

$45K–$50K

6.1%63

$50K–$60K

10.9%113

$60K–$75K

15.1%156

$75K–$100K

12.7%131

$100K–$125K

10.1%105

$125K–$150K

7%72

$150K–$200K

1.7%18

$200K+

3.2%33

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

230.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,042

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,078

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured