Bergland, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 138, Bergland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bergland is a small community located in Michigan, within Ontonagon County. The total population is 138. It ranks as the 712th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bergland is 61.5 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 20.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bergland is $44,375. This is 39% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bergland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $85,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Bergland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bergland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents.

Education

2.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bergland, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.