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.

Applegate, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

255

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%244

Hispanic/Latino

2%5

Asian

1.2%3

Two or More

1.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%6

High School Diploma

42.3%82

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%9

Some College (1+ yr)

16%31

Associate's Degree

16.5%32

Bachelor's Degree

4.6%9

Master's Degree

3.6%7

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

8.2%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,500

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%88

Renter-Occupied

16.2%17

Total Units

105

Homeownership

83.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

17%15

$50K–$100K

43.2%38

$100K–$150K

30.7%27

$150K–$200K

1.1%1

$200K–$300K

4.5%4

$300K–$500K

2.3%2

$500K–$1M

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%2

2000–2009

7.6%8

1990–1999

14.3%15

1980–1989

1.9%2

1970–1979

5.7%6

1960–1969

9.5%10

1950–1959

21%22

1940–1949

11.4%12

1939 or earlier

26.7%28

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.4%76

Bottled/LP Gas

18.1%19

Electricity

3.8%4

Wood

3.8%4

Fuel Oil

1.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,625

Mean Household Incomei

$66,693

Per Capita Incomei

$26,967

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

124

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%4

$10K–$15K

5.7%6

$15K–$20K

1%1

$20K–$25K

2.9%3

$25K–$30K

2.9%3

$35K–$40K

7.6%8

$40K–$45K

2.9%3

$45K–$50K

1%1

$50K–$60K

18.1%19

$60K–$75K

16.2%17

$75K–$100K

17.1%18

$100K–$125K

16.2%17

$150K–$200K

4.8%5

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

116

Avg. Commutei

36.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(3.5% of civilian adults)