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.

Fraser, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,583

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%11,586

Black

10%1,460

Two or More

5.5%799

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%376

Asian

1.7%243

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%64

Other

0.3%42

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%194

High School Diploma

27.9%2,981

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%1,108

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%1,775

Associate's Degree

11.9%1,272

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%1,836

Master's Degree

4.5%483

Professional Degree

0.7%73

Doctorate

0.3%34

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,900

Median Renti

$843

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%4,829

Renter-Occupied

26.7%1,763

Total Units

6,870

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%347

$50K–$100K

6.4%307

$100K–$150K

5.2%251

$150K–$200K

22.8%1,099

$200K–$300K

41.3%1,995

$300K–$500K

16.7%807

$500K–$1M

0.5%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

314

$500–$750

269

$750–$1,000

555

$1,000–$1,250

235

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%15

2010–2019

0.8%56

2000–2009

3.7%253

1990–1999

14.6%1,001

1980–1989

12.4%854

1970–1979

24%1,652

1960–1969

19.5%1,337

1950–1959

19.4%1,336

1940–1949

4.1%284

1939 or earlier

1.2%82

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.4%6,023

Electricity

6.7%442

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%76

No Fuel

0.4%27

Fuel Oil

0.3%21

Wood

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,354

Mean Household Incomei

$94,492

Per Capita Incomei

$43,471

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

8,170

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%169

$10K–$15K

2.9%189

$15K–$20K

6.6%438

$20K–$25K

3.8%253

$25K–$30K

3.8%248

$30K–$35K

3.2%213

$35K–$40K

6.1%401

$40K–$45K

7.8%515

$45K–$50K

4.5%294

$50K–$60K

5.4%354

$60K–$75K

9.7%638

$75K–$100K

10.7%706

$100K–$125K

10.5%689

$125K–$150K

5.6%367

$150K–$200K

8.6%564

$200K+

8.4%554

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

484

Residentsi

603

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes80% occupied$378/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8398 homes81% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,354/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

19.8%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

81.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.8% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.8% 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

1,0647.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

107

India

Philippines

China

Poland

Korea

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,644

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,820

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

705(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured