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.

Flat Rock, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,340

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.3%8,093

Black

8%828

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%767

Two or More

4.9%511

Other

1.1%115

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%16

Asian

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%324

High School Diploma

22.9%1,578

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%666

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%1,153

Associate's Degree

8.7%598

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%1,262

Master's Degree

9.2%635

Professional Degree

0.8%58

Doctorate

1.1%79

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

29.5%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,800

Median Renti

$919

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%3,263

Renter-Occupied

16.8%661

Total Units

4,169

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.9%682

$50K–$100K

3.1%102

$100K–$150K

5%164

$150K–$200K

12.7%416

$200K–$300K

20.8%678

$300K–$500K

35.6%1,161

$500K–$1M

1.8%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

110

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

198

$1,000–$1,250

189

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%19

2010–2019

8.3%346

2000–2009

21.9%912

1990–1999

14.5%603

1980–1989

10.1%420

1970–1979

14.9%620

1960–1969

3.4%141

1950–1959

16.9%704

1940–1949

3.6%150

1939 or earlier

6.1%254

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85%3,335

Electricity

14.6%571

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,585

Mean Household Incomei

$108,615

Per Capita Incomei

$41,239

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

5,386

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%221

$10K–$15K

4.9%192

$15K–$20K

2%79

$20K–$25K

2.3%92

$25K–$30K

2.3%92

$30K–$35K

2.8%109

$35K–$40K

2.9%115

$40K–$45K

7.3%287

$45K–$50K

1.7%68

$50K–$60K

5.8%226

$60K–$75K

7.8%306

$75K–$100K

11.6%456

$100K–$125K

8.9%350

$125K–$150K

8.8%344

$150K–$200K

10.8%425

$200K+

14.3%562

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

405

Residentsi

650

Avg. Tenant Renti

$358/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes80% occupied$441/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8308 homes93% occupied$332/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,585/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

79.8%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

18%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

82.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

28.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

2382.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,981

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,962

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

471(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured

Flat Rock, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026