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.

Marine City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,028

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%3,781

Other

3.2%130

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%56

Two or More

1.3%51

Asian

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%151

High School Diploma

31.1%970

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%225

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%521

Associate's Degree

10.1%316

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%291

Master's Degree

7.9%245

Professional Degree

1.2%37

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,800

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.7%1,634

Renter-Occupied

19.3%390

Total Units

2,262

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%13

$50K–$100K

5.9%96

$100K–$150K

33%540

$150K–$200K

37.8%618

$200K–$300K

17.4%285

$300K–$500K

3.4%55

$500K–$1M

1.7%27

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

138

$1,000–$1,250

101

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%8

1990–1999

7.8%177

1980–1989

6%136

1970–1979

13.5%305

1960–1969

8.5%192

1950–1959

9.5%216

1940–1949

10.2%230

1939 or earlier

44.1%998

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91%1,842

Electricity

6.9%140

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,683

Mean Household Incomei

$85,244

Per Capita Incomei

$43,130

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

2,076

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%101

$10K–$15K

1.4%29

$15K–$20K

4.2%86

$20K–$25K

3%60

$25K–$30K

7.5%151

$30K–$35K

2.1%42

$35K–$40K

4.2%84

$40K–$45K

3.2%64

$45K–$50K

5.6%113

$50K–$60K

9.8%198

$60K–$75K

7.6%154

$75K–$100K

18.8%380

$100K–$125K

6.7%135

$125K–$150K

3.1%62

$150K–$200K

10.8%219

$200K+

7.2%146

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

$417/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes83% occupied$417/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,683/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

83%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% 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

852.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,885

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,875

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

285(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured