Conway, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 237, Conway'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

Conway is a small community located in Michigan, within Emmet County. The total population is 237. It ranks as the 660th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conway is 62.2 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Conway has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 21.9% 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 Conway is $77,000. This is 6% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $425,000. Housing costs are 84% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Conway was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

40.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 17.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Conway, 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.