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.

Ecorse, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,064

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

48.3%4,375

White

25.8%2,339

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%1,404

Two or More

6.5%592

Other

3%272

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%82

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%272

High School Diploma

30.8%1,853

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%471

Some College (1+ yr)

13%780

Associate's Degree

5.5%328

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%331

Master's Degree

2.9%173

HS or Higher

70.1%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$65,400

Median Renti

$840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%2,247

Renter-Occupied

37.8%1,367

Total Units

4,121

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

34.7%780

$50K–$100K

50.3%1,131

$100K–$150K

9.9%223

$150K–$200K

1.7%39

$200K–$300K

0.5%11

$300K–$500K

1.6%36

$500K–$1M

1.2%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

250

$500–$750

256

$750–$1,000

378

$1,000–$1,250

239

$1,250–$1,500

166

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%23

2010–2019

3.2%131

2000–2009

4.5%186

1990–1999

4.4%180

1980–1989

1.5%63

1970–1979

10.7%439

1960–1969

11.6%478

1950–1959

24.3%1,000

1940–1949

12.8%529

1939 or earlier

26.5%1,092

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.6%2,949

Electricity

14.7%531

No Fuel

2.4%86

Bottled/LP Gas

1%37

Other

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,241

Mean Household Incomei

$50,174

Per Capita Incomei

$21,276

Poverty Ratei

29.3%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

3,614

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%326

$10K–$15K

14.3%518

$15K–$20K

4.9%178

$20K–$25K

9.3%336

$25K–$30K

4.5%162

$30K–$35K

2.7%98

$35K–$40K

4.8%173

$40K–$45K

5.5%200

$45K–$50K

3.2%116

$50K–$60K

8.7%315

$60K–$75K

13.4%483

$75K–$100K

8.9%320

$100K–$125K

3.3%120

$125K–$150K

3.9%142

$150K–$200K

2.1%77

$200K+

1.4%50

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

564

Residentsi

956

Avg. Tenant Renti

$275/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers136 homes82% occupied$438/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8326 homes77% occupied$172/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC103 homes95% occupied$386/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,241/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

88.7%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

10%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

87.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89.7% of subsidized households are minority

5.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.1% 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

3644%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

276

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,272

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,302

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

538(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured