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.

Montague, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,531

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%2,314

Two or More

3.9%99

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%72

Other

1.1%27

Black

0.6%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%66

High School Diploma

28.7%487

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%144

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%367

Associate's Degree

12.2%208

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%223

Master's Degree

8.1%138

Professional Degree

0.5%8

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,200

Median Renti

$810

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.6%775

Renter-Occupied

21.4%211

Total Units

1,100

Homeownership

78.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%13

$50K–$100K

2.8%22

$100K–$150K

13.9%108

$150K–$200K

30.1%233

$200K–$300K

43%333

$300K–$500K

7%54

$500K–$1M

1%8

$1M+

0.5%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%46

2000–2009

9.1%100

1990–1999

11.1%122

1980–1989

7.6%84

1970–1979

8.6%95

1960–1969

9.5%104

1950–1959

19.7%217

1940–1949

5.8%64

1939 or earlier

24.4%268

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.6%844

Electricity

12.5%123

Wood

0.8%8

No Fuel

0.6%6

Other

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,750

Mean Household Incomei

$77,674

Per Capita Incomei

$31,048

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,209

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%47

$10K–$15K

2.2%22

$15K–$20K

3.4%34

$20K–$25K

2.1%21

$25K–$30K

4.2%41

$30K–$35K

4.1%40

$35K–$40K

3.3%33

$40K–$45K

2.9%29

$45K–$50K

3.1%31

$50K–$60K

11.7%115

$60K–$75K

9.8%97

$75K–$100K

26.5%261

$100K–$125K

8.3%82

$125K–$150K

6.1%60

$150K–$200K

3.9%38

$200K+

3.5%35

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

$423/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 824 homes97% occupied$423/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

42%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

46%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

90.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,194

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,202

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

111(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured

Montague, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026