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.

Davison, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,076

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%4,587

Two or More

4.7%237

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%171

Black

1.1%56

Asian

0.5%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%57

High School Diploma

26%918

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%402

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%341

Associate's Degree

19.1%675

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%517

Master's Degree

8.8%310

Professional Degree

0.7%24

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

24.1%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,200

Median Renti

$891

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.9%1,139

Renter-Occupied

52.1%1,238

Total Units

2,481

Homeownership

47.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%54

$50K–$100K

1.1%13

$100K–$150K

19.1%218

$150K–$200K

40.2%458

$200K–$300K

27.6%314

$300K–$500K

6.7%76

$500K–$1M

0.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

243

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

498

$1,000–$1,250

203

$1,250–$1,500

122

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

6.6%164

1990–1999

5%125

1980–1989

3.5%88

1970–1979

31.4%779

1960–1969

17.4%432

1950–1959

23.6%586

1940–1949

5.7%142

1939 or earlier

6.7%165

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70%1,665

Electricity

24.7%586

Other

2.4%56

No Fuel

2%48

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,814

Mean Household Incomei

$67,331

Per Capita Incomei

$31,622

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

2,394

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%67

$10K–$15K

9.3%222

$15K–$20K

8.3%197

$20K–$25K

6.2%147

$25K–$30K

3.4%82

$30K–$35K

9.4%224

$35K–$40K

5.1%121

$40K–$45K

3.4%81

$45K–$50K

2.8%66

$50K–$60K

8.7%207

$60K–$75K

7%166

$75K–$100K

10.6%251

$100K–$125K

6.2%148

$125K–$150K

7.3%174

$150K–$200K

4.5%106

$200K+

5%118

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

200

Residentsi

194

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 8187 homes96% occupied$364/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,814/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

73%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

24%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87% 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

801.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,148

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,148

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

240(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured