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.

Three Rivers, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,943

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.8%6,178

Black

8%637

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%529

Two or More

6.3%497

Asian

0.6%47

Other

0.5%41

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%390

High School Diploma

29.7%1,573

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%394

Some College (1+ yr)

25.2%1,336

Associate's Degree

7.7%405

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%547

Master's Degree

3%161

Professional Degree

0.5%29

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,900

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%1,744

Renter-Occupied

47%1,549

Total Units

3,561

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%113

$50K–$100K

28.4%495

$100K–$150K

25.3%442

$150K–$200K

24.4%425

$200K–$300K

12%210

$300K–$500K

2.6%45

$500K–$1M

0.8%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

195

$500–$750

381

$750–$1,000

447

$1,000–$1,250

344

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.9%174

2000–2009

10.4%371

1990–1999

6.5%232

1980–1989

7.3%259

1970–1979

9.4%334

1960–1969

7.1%252

1950–1959

8%284

1940–1949

4.4%158

1939 or earlier

42%1,497

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%2,785

Electricity

9.5%313

Other

2.7%88

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%57

No Fuel

1.5%50

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,503

Mean Household Incomei

$61,005

Per Capita Incomei

$25,524

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

10.2%

Labor Forcei

4,049

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%97

$10K–$15K

5.7%189

$15K–$20K

4.1%136

$20K–$25K

10%328

$25K–$30K

7.4%245

$30K–$35K

4.4%146

$35K–$40K

4%131

$40K–$45K

4.3%140

$45K–$50K

7.6%251

$50K–$60K

10.4%341

$60K–$75K

8.4%276

$75K–$100K

12.8%423

$100K–$125K

8.2%269

$125K–$150K

6.5%215

$150K–$200K

1.4%45

$200K+

1.9%61

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1902.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,601

Avg. Commutei

18.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,637

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

419(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured