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.

Zilwaukee, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,609

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.8%1,252

Hispanic/Latino

12.7%205

Two or More

7.1%115

Black

1.2%19

Asian

0.9%14

Other

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%62

High School Diploma

41.1%488

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%85

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%171

Associate's Degree

9.4%111

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%173

Master's Degree

2.4%29

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,300

Median Renti

$1,195

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.7%623

Renter-Occupied

18.3%140

Total Units

787

Homeownership

81.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%43

$50K–$100K

45.7%285

$100K–$150K

24.4%152

$150K–$200K

13%81

$200K–$300K

9%56

$300K–$500K

0.6%4

$500K–$1M

0.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%6

2000–2009

2.4%19

1990–1999

5.3%42

1980–1989

4.2%33

1970–1979

21.7%171

1960–1969

11.6%91

1950–1959

30.2%238

1940–1949

6.7%53

1939 or earlier

17%134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%658

Electricity

12.8%98

No Fuel

0.9%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,756

Mean Household Incomei

$78,749

Per Capita Incomei

$36,525

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

872

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%24

$10K–$15K

1.8%14

$15K–$20K

1.7%13

$20K–$25K

2.4%18

$25K–$30K

3.5%27

$30K–$35K

9.2%70

$35K–$40K

7.1%54

$40K–$45K

5.9%45

$45K–$50K

6.8%52

$50K–$60K

13.6%104

$60K–$75K

6.3%48

$75K–$100K

14.3%109

$100K–$125K

5.8%44

$125K–$150K

13%99

$150K–$200K

3.7%28

$200K+

1.8%14

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

814

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

824

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured