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.

St. Johns, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,715

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%6,933

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%288

Two or More

3.6%276

Black

1.1%84

Asian

0.7%56

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%53

Other

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%178

High School Diploma

24.8%1,408

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%582

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%854

Associate's Degree

13.2%750

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%892

Master's Degree

8.4%477

Professional Degree

1.7%95

Doctorate

0.6%36

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,400

Median Renti

$887

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%2,274

Renter-Occupied

30.3%989

Total Units

3,501

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%153

$50K–$100K

5.8%133

$100K–$150K

17.6%400

$150K–$200K

23%523

$200K–$300K

32.5%738

$300K–$500K

14.4%327

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

189

$750–$1,000

326

$1,000–$1,250

210

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5%175

2000–2009

6.5%229

1990–1999

7.1%250

1980–1989

10.1%352

1970–1979

17.9%626

1960–1969

10.4%365

1950–1959

7.6%267

1940–1949

5.7%200

1939 or earlier

29.6%1,037

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%2,782

Electricity

10.2%334

No Fuel

1.9%61

Other

1.2%39

Bottled/LP Gas

1%31

Fuel Oil

0.5%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,728

Mean Household Incomei

$87,002

Per Capita Incomei

$38,308

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,661

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%173

$10K–$15K

6.2%203

$15K–$20K

1.4%46

$20K–$25K

2.4%78

$25K–$30K

3.9%128

$30K–$35K

5.7%185

$35K–$40K

3.7%120

$40K–$45K

4.5%147

$45K–$50K

4.1%133

$50K–$60K

8.2%269

$60K–$75K

10.8%352

$75K–$100K

13.4%437

$100K–$125K

10%326

$125K–$150K

7.8%255

$150K–$200K

7.7%251

$200K+

4.9%160

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

159

Residentsi

256

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes89% occupied$379/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8120 homes92% occupied$415/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,728/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

74.3%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

19.7%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

83.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

25.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.8% 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

1552%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Mexico

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,478

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,501

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

412(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured