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.

Fife Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

343

Median Agei

54.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.6%328

Two or More

2.3%8

Other

1.2%4

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%18

High School Diploma

21.5%62

Some College (<1 yr)

18.4%53

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%52

Associate's Degree

10.1%29

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%53

Master's Degree

3.8%11

Professional Degree

0.7%2

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,300

Median Renti

$1,632

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%127

Renter-Occupied

20.1%32

Total Units

260

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

38.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%2

$50K–$100K

1.6%2

$100K–$150K

21.3%27

$150K–$200K

25.2%32

$200K–$300K

21.3%27

$300K–$500K

22%28

$500K–$1M

5.5%7

$1M+

1.6%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%1

2010–2019

5.8%15

2000–2009

7.7%20

1990–1999

18.1%47

1980–1989

10%26

1970–1979

15%39

1960–1969

11.9%31

1950–1959

5.4%14

1940–1949

5%13

1939 or earlier

20.8%54

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%139

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%11

Electricity

3.8%6

Other

1.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,472

Mean Household Incomei

$77,625

Per Capita Incomei

$36,607

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%5

$10K–$15K

3.8%6

$20K–$25K

3.8%6

$25K–$30K

7.5%12

$30K–$35K

5%8

$35K–$40K

1.3%2

$40K–$45K

4.4%7

$45K–$50K

3.8%6

$50K–$60K

10.1%16

$60K–$75K

13.8%22

$75K–$100K

13.8%22

$100K–$125K

15.7%25

$125K–$150K

5.7%9

$150K–$200K

8.2%13

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

163

Avg. Commutei

39.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

165

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured