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.

Caro, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,290

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%3,953

Hispanic/Latino

3%130

Black

2.7%117

Two or More

2%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%194

High School Diploma

40.3%1,257

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%190

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%372

Associate's Degree

9.7%304

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%317

Master's Degree

4.5%139

Professional Degree

1.8%55

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,700

Median Renti

$753

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%1,245

Renter-Occupied

36%700

Total Units

2,099

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.9%210

$50K–$100K

31.4%391

$100K–$150K

23.1%287

$150K–$200K

15.5%193

$200K–$300K

10.9%136

$300K–$500K

0.4%5

$500K–$1M

1.8%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

226

$500–$750

106

$750–$1,000

196

$1,000–$1,250

103

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%28

2000–2009

8.8%185

1990–1999

6.5%137

1980–1989

2.9%61

1970–1979

17.8%373

1960–1969

14.6%307

1950–1959

10%210

1940–1949

10.8%226

1939 or earlier

27.3%572

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.5%1,410

Electricity

19.9%388

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%104

Other

1.4%28

Wood

0.4%8

No Fuel

0.3%6

Fuel Oil

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,595

Mean Household Incomei

$54,225

Per Capita Incomei

$26,058

Poverty Ratei

27.1%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

1,576

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%163

$10K–$15K

12.1%235

$15K–$20K

7.1%139

$20K–$25K

6.4%125

$25K–$30K

4.6%89

$30K–$35K

6%117

$35K–$40K

2.5%49

$40K–$45K

7.9%153

$45K–$50K

3.8%73

$50K–$60K

9.2%178

$60K–$75K

4.6%89

$75K–$100K

16.2%315

$100K–$125K

4.8%94

$125K–$150K

3%58

$150K–$200K

2.4%46

$200K+

1.1%22

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

300.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,404

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,433

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

202(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured