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.

Garden City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,739

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.7%21,324

Black

6.6%1,769

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%1,711

Two or More

5.2%1,383

Asian

1.3%349

Other

0.4%117

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%67

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%890

High School Diploma

32%6,198

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%1,991

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%3,442

Associate's Degree

11.9%2,300

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%2,002

Master's Degree

4%779

Professional Degree

0.3%64

Doctorate

0.4%76

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,800

Median Renti

$1,150

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%8,700

Renter-Occupied

20.9%2,304

Total Units

11,438

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%335

$50K–$100K

6.5%569

$100K–$150K

19.7%1,712

$150K–$200K

44.6%3,878

$200K–$300K

22.1%1,926

$300K–$500K

2.1%185

$500K–$1M

0.6%55

$1M+

0.5%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

120

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

552

$1,000–$1,250

454

$1,250–$1,500

287

$1,500–$2,000

530

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.1%13

2000–2009

2.2%256

1990–1999

2.3%259

1980–1989

3%343

1970–1979

10.9%1,246

1960–1969

12.6%1,442

1950–1959

53.1%6,069

1940–1949

10%1,140

1939 or earlier

5.9%670

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%9,885

Electricity

7.3%799

Bottled/LP Gas

2%221

Wood

0.4%44

No Fuel

0.3%37

Fuel Oil

0.1%10

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,294

Mean Household Incomei

$82,468

Per Capita Incomei

$34,280

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

14,159

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%504

$10K–$15K

1.8%198

$15K–$20K

2.4%264

$20K–$25K

3.8%421

$25K–$30K

2.7%298

$30K–$35K

3.8%418

$35K–$40K

7.3%805

$40K–$45K

3.9%430

$45K–$50K

3.1%337

$50K–$60K

8.5%939

$60K–$75K

12.5%1,371

$75K–$100K

16%1,758

$100K–$125K

11.1%1,221

$125K–$150K

7.3%808

$150K–$200K

7.1%785

$200K+

4.1%447

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

264

Residentsi

351

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers89 homes84% occupied$449/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8171 homes95% occupied$451/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,294/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

70.5%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

27.8%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37% of subsidized households are minority

45.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71.4% 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

1,0543.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Poland

Korea

Mexico

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,835

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,997

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,395(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured