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.

Brown City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,139

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%1,015

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%71

Two or More

3%34

Asian

1.3%15

Other

0.3%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%32

High School Diploma

50.1%401

Some College (<1 yr)

13.6%109

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%57

Associate's Degree

3.4%27

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%66

Master's Degree

1.8%14

Professional Degree

1%8

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,700

Median Renti

$685

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%337

Renter-Occupied

31.2%153

Total Units

499

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.8%50

$50K–$100K

14.5%49

$100K–$150K

31.5%106

$150K–$200K

12.8%43

$200K–$300K

6.8%23

$300K–$500K

18.7%63

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%4

2010–2019

0.4%2

2000–2009

2%10

1990–1999

15.4%77

1980–1989

3.4%17

1970–1979

13.2%66

1960–1969

7.2%36

1950–1959

21%105

1940–1949

7.6%38

1939 or earlier

28.9%144

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81%397

Electricity

11%54

Other

3.3%16

Fuel Oil

2.7%13

No Fuel

1.2%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$65,811

Per Capita Incomei

$28,161

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

9.9%

Labor Forcei

514

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%36

$10K–$15K

9.6%47

$15K–$20K

2%10

$20K–$25K

4.1%20

$25K–$30K

1.6%8

$30K–$35K

4.5%22

$35K–$40K

3.9%19

$40K–$45K

3.1%15

$45K–$50K

5.7%28

$50K–$60K

9.2%45

$60K–$75K

10.4%51

$75K–$100K

18%88

$100K–$125K

13.1%64

$125K–$150K

0.6%3

$150K–$200K

6.5%32

$200K+

0.4%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

121.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

459

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

463

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured