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Adrian

Michigan · 20,645 residents · 8.007 sq mi
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Adrian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,320. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,800. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,645
−4%since 2000
from 21,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,578 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,320
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,117
+28%since 2000
from $16,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(14,478)
Black4.2%(858)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(3,998)
Asian0.8%(158)
Other3.1%(635)
Diversity Score55%(11,361)
Diversity Score
55
+24%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adrian, Michigan?

Adrian, Michigan has about 20,645 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adrian, Michigan?

The typical household in Adrian, Michigan earns about $35,320 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Adrian, Michigan?

About 18.9% 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 26.2% 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 1,452 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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