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.

Manton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,511

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%1,374

Two or More

5.8%87

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%4

Black

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%47

High School Diploma

39.2%373

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%70

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%180

Associate's Degree

8.5%81

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%56

Master's Degree

1.6%15

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,000

Median Renti

$807

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%362

Renter-Occupied

37.4%216

Total Units

626

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.6%71

$50K–$100K

17.7%64

$100K–$150K

25.7%93

$150K–$200K

14.9%54

$200K–$300K

12.7%46

$300K–$500K

5.2%19

$500K–$1M

4.1%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%13

2000–2009

5.6%35

1990–1999

9.4%59

1980–1989

10.5%66

1970–1979

9.4%59

1960–1969

16.1%101

1950–1959

6.7%42

1940–1949

4.8%30

1939 or earlier

35.3%221

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.7%397

Electricity

19.7%114

Bottled/LP Gas

8.1%47

Wood

1.9%11

Other

1.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,982

Mean Household Incomei

$51,442

Per Capita Incomei

$20,242

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

673

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%53

$10K–$15K

7.8%45

$15K–$20K

2.2%13

$20K–$25K

5.9%34

$25K–$30K

4.8%28

$30K–$35K

5.9%34

$35K–$40K

7.8%45

$40K–$45K

0.7%4

$45K–$50K

15.1%87

$50K–$60K

11.6%67

$60K–$75K

5%29

$75K–$100K

11.2%65

$100K–$125K

9%52

$125K–$150K

3.1%18

$150K–$200K

0.7%4

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

631

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

653

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured