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.

Vassar, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,707

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%2,178

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%366

Two or More

3.6%97

Black

2.4%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%73

High School Diploma

36.8%627

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%223

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%182

Associate's Degree

8.1%138

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%190

Master's Degree

6%103

Professional Degree

0.2%4

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,200

Median Renti

$744

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%759

Renter-Occupied

31.4%347

Total Units

1,160

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%16

$50K–$100K

20.2%153

$100K–$150K

33.9%257

$150K–$200K

24.6%187

$200K–$300K

17.7%134

$300K–$500K

0.8%6

$500K–$1M

0.8%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

5.3%62

1990–1999

12.6%146

1980–1989

9.7%112

1970–1979

16.6%192

1960–1969

9.5%110

1950–1959

10.3%120

1940–1949

11.2%130

1939 or earlier

24.8%288

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%953

Electricity

10.8%120

No Fuel

1.3%14

Other

1%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,444

Mean Household Incomei

$68,580

Per Capita Incomei

$28,221

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

10.9%

Labor Forcei

1,222

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%30

$10K–$15K

7.3%81

$15K–$20K

8.6%95

$20K–$25K

3.5%39

$25K–$30K

3%33

$30K–$35K

3.5%39

$35K–$40K

3.6%40

$40K–$45K

3.2%35

$45K–$50K

4.5%50

$50K–$60K

10.6%117

$60K–$75K

8.7%96

$75K–$100K

17.2%190

$100K–$125K

6.4%71

$125K–$150K

12.7%141

$150K–$200K

3.8%42

$200K+

0.6%7

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

411.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,081

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,089

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured