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.

Madison Heights, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,419

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%22,211

Black

7.8%2,223

Asian

6.5%1,836

Two or More

4.4%1,237

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%627

Other

0.8%214

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%51

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%744

High School Diploma

23.3%5,099

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%1,769

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%2,921

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,812

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%5,221

Master's Degree

6.8%1,476

Professional Degree

2%429

Doctorate

1.3%281

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

33.9%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,100

Median Renti

$1,176

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%8,822

Renter-Occupied

35.2%4,798

Total Units

14,872

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%384

$50K–$100K

4.6%402

$100K–$150K

13.9%1,230

$150K–$200K

27.7%2,444

$200K–$300K

42.8%3,775

$300K–$500K

4.5%399

$500K–$1M

0.9%83

$1M+

1.2%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

412

$500–$750

161

$750–$1,000

582

$1,000–$1,250

1,653

$1,250–$1,500

603

$1,500–$2,000

1,042

$2,000+

178

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%60

2010–2019

1.1%166

2000–2009

2.9%425

1990–1999

4.2%620

1980–1989

8.4%1,249

1970–1979

17.2%2,565

1960–1969

16.8%2,504

1950–1959

39.6%5,895

1940–1949

5.7%851

1939 or earlier

3.6%537

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.2%11,465

Electricity

13.5%1,833

Bottled/LP Gas

1%131

Other

0.8%104

No Fuel

0.4%56

Fuel Oil

0.2%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,503

Mean Household Incomei

$85,135

Per Capita Incomei

$42,044

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

16,753

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%609

$10K–$15K

4.1%562

$15K–$20K

2.9%396

$20K–$25K

4.7%639

$25K–$30K

2.6%354

$30K–$35K

3.2%436

$35K–$40K

4.1%557

$40K–$45K

2.1%286

$45K–$50K

5.4%733

$50K–$60K

8.3%1,126

$60K–$75K

12.9%1,761

$75K–$100K

13.7%1,869

$100K–$125K

10.7%1,459

$125K–$150K

8.4%1,146

$150K–$200K

7.9%1,082

$200K+

4.4%605

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

625

Residentsi

756

Avg. Tenant Renti

$326/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers50 homes88% occupied$393/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8445 homes99% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,503/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

87.2%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

11.9%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.5% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

95.3% 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

3,64612.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

438

Korea

237

Mexico

218

Philippines

175

Canada

174

India

105

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,408

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,286

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

909(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured

Madison Heights, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026