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.

Grand Blanc, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,987

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.5%6,272

Black

8.6%685

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%485

Two or More

4.6%371

Asian

2.1%171

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%110

High School Diploma

17.8%950

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%300

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%660

Associate's Degree

9.8%520

Bachelor's Degree

25.7%1,366

Master's Degree

13.3%710

Professional Degree

3.5%185

Doctorate

1.2%66

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,500

Median Renti

$919

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%2,070

Renter-Occupied

40.4%1,401

Total Units

3,673

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%102

$50K–$100K

3.4%70

$100K–$150K

4%82

$150K–$200K

22.3%462

$200K–$300K

41.4%856

$300K–$500K

21.7%449

$500K–$1M

1%20

$1M+

1.4%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

795

$1,000–$1,250

192

$1,250–$1,500

185

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%17

2010–2019

0.6%22

2000–2009

4.1%152

1990–1999

15.5%569

1980–1989

11.6%426

1970–1979

24.1%886

1960–1969

27.8%1,022

1950–1959

8.4%307

1940–1949

2.8%103

1939 or earlier

4.6%169

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%2,567

Electricity

24.2%841

Other

1.6%55

Wood

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,052

Mean Household Incomei

$102,476

Per Capita Incomei

$45,599

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

4,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%123

$10K–$15K

4%138

$15K–$20K

3.9%136

$20K–$25K

6.2%214

$25K–$30K

2.4%84

$30K–$35K

1.3%45

$35K–$40K

10.2%353

$40K–$45K

4.3%148

$45K–$50K

1.7%59

$50K–$60K

9.6%332

$60K–$75K

5.5%190

$75K–$100K

5.9%206

$100K–$125K

13.7%477

$125K–$150K

6.6%230

$150K–$200K

9.1%316

$200K+

12.1%420

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

$331/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers43 homes84% occupied$331/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,052/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

89%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20% 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

4645.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

107

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,881

Avg. Commutei

42 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,893

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

374(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured