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.

Warren, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

137,928

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58%79,966

Black

21.8%30,049

Asian

12.7%17,521

Two or More

4.6%6,333

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%3,364

Other

0.4%514

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%181

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%4,525

High School Diploma

27.3%26,547

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%8,344

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%14,111

Associate's Degree

10.1%9,819

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%13,548

Master's Degree

5.4%5,257

Professional Degree

1.1%1,073

Doctorate

0.6%578

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,400

Median Renti

$1,225

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%38,922

Renter-Occupied

28.9%15,822

Total Units

57,958

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%2,367

$50K–$100K

11.4%4,451

$100K–$150K

13.4%5,206

$150K–$200K

22%8,553

$200K–$300K

39.1%15,219

$300K–$500K

7%2,730

$500K–$1M

0.6%226

$1M+

0.4%170

Rent Distribution

Under $500

690

$500–$750

582

$750–$1,000

1,892

$1,000–$1,250

4,715

$1,250–$1,500

3,624

$1,500–$2,000

2,379

$2,000+

949

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%235

2010–2019

2.3%1,341

2000–2009

3.7%2,169

1990–1999

4%2,329

1980–1989

6.1%3,556

1970–1979

16.1%9,342

1960–1969

35.6%20,650

1950–1959

22.5%13,018

1940–1949

5.9%3,415

1939 or earlier

3.3%1,903

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.8%48,050

Electricity

9.6%5,255

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%947

No Fuel

0.4%222

Other

0.2%136

Wood

0.2%96

Fuel Oil

0.1%29

Coal

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,016

Mean Household Incomei

$81,604

Per Capita Incomei

$33,015

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

71,130

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%2,727

$10K–$15K

4.6%2,496

$15K–$20K

3.4%1,847

$20K–$25K

4.1%2,231

$25K–$30K

4.4%2,417

$30K–$35K

4.3%2,359

$35K–$40K

4.6%2,518

$40K–$45K

3.6%1,996

$45K–$50K

3.9%2,114

$50K–$60K

9.8%5,373

$60K–$75K

10.7%5,852

$75K–$100K

13.1%7,180

$100K–$125K

9.6%5,252

$125K–$150K

7.2%3,968

$150K–$200K

6.9%3,794

$200K+

4.8%2,620

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

1,372

Residentsi

2,723

Avg. Tenant Renti

$460/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

40 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,077 homes80% occupied$490/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8226 homes97% occupied$339/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC68 homes99% occupied$394/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,016/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

80.2%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

16.7%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

3.1%

Who Receives This Housing

83.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.2% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.5% 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

19,67414.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

1,031

Poland

970

India

948

Canada

495

Germany

231

China

169

Korea

112

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

64,172

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

65,367

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,199(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured

Warren, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026