Spring Arbor, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Spring Arbor is a small community located in Michigan, within Jackson County. The total population is 2,275. It ranks as the 281st most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spring Arbor is 22.6 years. This is 44% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.6% 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 Spring Arbor is $63,631. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $225,000. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Arbor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

43.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% higher 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 96.9%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spring Arbor, 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.