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Advance

Michigan · 340 residents · 2.72 sq mi
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Advance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $472,500. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
340
−13%since 2019
from 391 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 144 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
64.1
+6%since 2019
from 60.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
200252304356408201020202024Advance
2024377
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,769 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,249
+49%since 2019
from $43,245 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $326,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
12.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+13%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score9.4%(32)
Diversity Score
9
+272%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−13%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
53.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Advance, Michigan?

Advance, Michigan has about 340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Advance, Michigan?

The typical household in Advance, Michigan earns about $97,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Advance, Michigan expensive?

In Advance, Michigan, the median home is worth about $472,500.

How educated are people in Advance, Michigan?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Advance, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Advance, Michigan?

About 6.5% of people in Advance, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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