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.

Bridgman, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,077

Median Agei

45.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.7%1,864

Black

3.5%73

Two or More

3%63

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%54

Asian

1.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%27

High School Diploma

22.6%350

Some College (<1 yr)

13.6%210

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%137

Associate's Degree

14.1%219

Bachelor's Degree

24%372

Master's Degree

8.2%127

Professional Degree

2.6%40

Doctorate

0.6%10

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

35.5%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,400

Median Renti

$1,008

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%621

Renter-Occupied

29.8%263

Total Units

1,193

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

25.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%27

$50K–$100K

1.3%8

$100K–$150K

5.5%34

$150K–$200K

18.8%117

$200K–$300K

41.2%256

$300K–$500K

23.2%144

$500K–$1M

5.6%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%8

2010–2019

1.3%15

2000–2009

6.5%78

1990–1999

12.3%147

1980–1989

12.2%145

1970–1979

11.7%140

1960–1969

22.5%269

1950–1959

12.2%145

1940–1949

3.1%37

1939 or earlier

17.5%209

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.3%560

Electricity

28.7%254

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%38

Other

1.8%16

No Fuel

1.8%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,603

Mean Household Incomei

$94,511

Per Capita Incomei

$43,185

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

932

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%28

$10K–$15K

0.3%3

$15K–$20K

2.3%20

$20K–$25K

10.3%91

$25K–$30K

3.2%28

$30K–$35K

6.2%55

$35K–$40K

4.3%38

$40K–$45K

2%18

$45K–$50K

5.7%50

$50K–$60K

5.3%47

$60K–$75K

11%97

$75K–$100K

19.2%170

$100K–$125K

4%35

$125K–$150K

8.9%79

$150K–$200K

5.5%49

$200K+

8.6%76

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes87% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,603/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

62%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

33%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

964.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

896

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

910

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

160(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured