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.

Mesick, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

423

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%385

Two or More

4.5%19

Hispanic/Latino

4%17

Asian

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.9%27

High School Diploma

33.2%82

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%19

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%44

Associate's Degree

7.7%19

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%17

Master's Degree

4.5%11

Professional Degree

0.8%2

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,800

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%103

Renter-Occupied

37.6%62

Total Units

184

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.3%25

$50K–$100K

16.5%17

$100K–$150K

23.3%24

$150K–$200K

18.4%19

$200K–$300K

14.6%15

$300K–$500K

1%1

$500K–$1M

1.9%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%2

2000–2009

2.7%5

1990–1999

8.2%15

1980–1989

16.8%31

1970–1979

17.4%32

1960–1969

15.2%28

1950–1959

4.3%8

1940–1949

8.7%16

1939 or earlier

25.5%47

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

73.3%121

Electricity

7.9%13

Utility Gas

7.3%12

Wood

5.5%9

Other

4.2%7

Fuel Oil

1.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,094

Mean Household Incomei

$45,308

Per Capita Incomei

$17,375

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

152

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%16

$10K–$15K

6.1%10

$15K–$20K

2.4%4

$20K–$25K

12.7%21

$25K–$30K

1.8%3

$30K–$35K

4.8%8

$35K–$40K

10.3%17

$40K–$45K

5.5%9

$45K–$50K

6.7%11

$50K–$60K

20%33

$60K–$75K

8.5%14

$75K–$100K

5.5%9

$100K–$125K

3.6%6

$150K–$200K

1.2%2

$200K+

1.2%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

144

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

144

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.5%Insured

0.5%Uninsured