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.

Niles, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,803

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.2%8,754

Black

13.8%1,630

Hispanic/Latino

7%823

Two or More

4.4%515

Asian

0.5%61

Other

0.1%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%421

High School Diploma

29.6%2,388

Some College (<1 yr)

12%965

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%1,330

Associate's Degree

8.7%699

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%1,017

Master's Degree

3.2%259

Professional Degree

0.7%55

Doctorate

0.5%37

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,100

Median Renti

$855

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%3,168

Renter-Occupied

36.8%1,848

Total Units

5,431

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%248

$50K–$100K

25.7%814

$100K–$150K

24.2%768

$150K–$200K

17%537

$200K–$300K

18.9%598

$300K–$500K

3.9%125

$500K–$1M

2.5%78

Rent Distribution

Under $500

271

$500–$750

311

$750–$1,000

746

$1,000–$1,250

303

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

123

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%62

2010–2019

0.3%16

2000–2009

5.2%284

1990–1999

4.2%228

1980–1989

6.6%358

1970–1979

13.4%730

1960–1969

10.7%579

1950–1959

16.1%874

1940–1949

13.3%723

1939 or earlier

29%1,577

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%3,720

Electricity

21.4%1,072

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%90

No Fuel

1.2%58

Other

0.7%33

Wood

0.5%23

Fuel Oil

0.4%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,376

Mean Household Incomei

$61,468

Per Capita Incomei

$27,036

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

10.7%

Labor Forcei

6,004

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%298

$10K–$15K

6.8%343

$15K–$20K

6.8%343

$20K–$25K

5.2%263

$25K–$30K

4.7%234

$30K–$35K

4.7%237

$35K–$40K

4.3%217

$40K–$45K

7.2%359

$45K–$50K

2.2%110

$50K–$60K

7.9%398

$60K–$75K

13.7%685

$75K–$100K

14.5%727

$100K–$125K

8.2%409

$125K–$150K

3.3%165

$150K–$200K

2.3%114

$200K+

2.3%114

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

477

Residentsi

799

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing179 homes96% occupied$359/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers110 homes86% occupied$337/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8189 homes93% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,376/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

17.5%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.7% 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

4473.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

184

China

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,294

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,328

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

508(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured