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.

Port Huron, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,620

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%22,604

Two or More

6.7%1,927

Black

6.4%1,842

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%1,814

Asian

0.9%253

Other

0.4%117

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%63

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%1,527

High School Diploma

26.6%5,212

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,855

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%3,089

Associate's Degree

10.2%1,992

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%2,441

Master's Degree

4.3%843

Professional Degree

1%197

Doctorate

0.4%69

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,300

Median Renti

$982

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%7,860

Renter-Occupied

38.3%4,874

Total Units

13,729

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%521

$50K–$100K

17.8%1,401

$100K–$150K

25.8%2,030

$150K–$200K

26%2,045

$200K–$300K

13.8%1,082

$300K–$500K

5.9%466

$500K–$1M

4%315

Rent Distribution

Under $500

506

$500–$750

857

$750–$1,000

1,085

$1,000–$1,250

1,174

$1,250–$1,500

610

$1,500–$2,000

397

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%70

2010–2019

0.6%76

2000–2009

5.7%776

1990–1999

7.1%979

1980–1989

7.6%1,044

1970–1979

8%1,094

1960–1969

11.4%1,561

1950–1959

18.3%2,507

1940–1949

8.3%1,139

1939 or earlier

32.7%4,483

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%11,110

Electricity

9.5%1,209

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%228

No Fuel

0.7%83

Wood

0.5%58

Other

0.2%20

Fuel Oil

0.1%13

Solar

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,366

Mean Household Incomei

$71,397

Per Capita Incomei

$31,564

Poverty Ratei

22.2%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

14,224

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%855

$10K–$15K

6.9%880

$15K–$20K

5.5%699

$20K–$25K

5.2%657

$25K–$30K

4.3%550

$30K–$35K

6.5%834

$35K–$40K

3.8%490

$40K–$45K

6.4%817

$45K–$50K

4.2%536

$50K–$60K

9.8%1,250

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,109

$75K–$100K

11.5%1,469

$100K–$125K

9%1,141

$125K–$150K

3.1%393

$150K–$200K

3.3%422

$200K+

5%632

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

1,564

Residentsi

2,841

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing413 homes98% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers536 homes82% occupied$483/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8492 homes93% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC48 homes99% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,366/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

78.3%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

18.5%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.5% of subsidized households are minority

25.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% 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

5962.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

201

Philippines

141

Korea

Mexico

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,743

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,959

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,556(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured