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Adrian

Michigan · 20,191 residents (2025 est.) · 8.007 sq mi
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Adrian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,209. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,000. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,395
−5%since 2000
from 21,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,547 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+13%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,191 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,209
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,203 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,974
+63%since 2000
from $16,528 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−5%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(16,582)
Black3.3%(722)
Hispanic / Latino17%(3,665)
Asian0.8%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(9,543)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(14,474)
Black4.3%(870)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(4,220)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other3.8%(779)
Diversity Score56.3%(11,479)
Diversity Score
56
+27%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adrian, Michigan?

Adrian, Michigan has about 20,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adrian, Michigan?

The typical household in Adrian, Michigan earns about $50,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adrian, Michigan expensive?

In Adrian, Michigan, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Adrian, Michigan?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Adrian, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adrian, Michigan?

About 20.3% of people in Adrian, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adrian, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Adrian, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,702 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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