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.

Yale, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,129

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%1,968

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%99

Two or More

2.2%46

Black

0.4%9

Asian

0.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.9%126

High School Diploma

40.6%573

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%134

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%194

Associate's Degree

8.8%125

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%94

Master's Degree

1.8%25

Professional Degree

1.5%21

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,100

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%598

Renter-Occupied

30.1%257

Total Units

935

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.7%124

$50K–$100K

14.2%85

$100K–$150K

25.8%154

$150K–$200K

20.9%125

$200K–$300K

14.9%89

$300K–$500K

3.5%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

128

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%4

2010–2019

0.7%7

2000–2009

9.8%92

1990–1999

6.5%61

1980–1989

3.9%36

1970–1979

11%103

1960–1969

7.8%73

1950–1959

7.7%72

1940–1949

9.4%88

1939 or earlier

42.7%399

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%713

Electricity

14%120

No Fuel

1.6%14

Wood

0.6%5

Solar

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,236

Mean Household Incomei

$62,960

Per Capita Incomei

$25,504

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

16.1%

Labor Forcei

950

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%36

$10K–$15K

4.2%36

$15K–$20K

3.7%32

$20K–$25K

4.3%37

$25K–$30K

6.4%55

$30K–$35K

9.6%82

$35K–$40K

6.4%55

$40K–$45K

4.1%35

$45K–$50K

2.8%24

$50K–$60K

17.5%150

$60K–$75K

5.4%46

$75K–$100K

11.7%100

$100K–$125K

7.4%63

$125K–$150K

8.1%69

$150K–$200K

3.3%28

$200K+

0.8%7

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

787

Avg. Commutei

35 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

797

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured