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Applegate

Michigan · 241 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Applegate has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,656. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−16%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+22%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2222472732983241990201020202024Applegate
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,656
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,633
+98%since 2000
from $12,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(228)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(20)
Diversity Score
8
−50%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Applegate, Michigan?

Applegate, Michigan has about 241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Applegate, Michigan?

The typical household in Applegate, Michigan earns about $52,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Applegate, Michigan expensive?

In Applegate, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,600.

How educated are people in Applegate, Michigan?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Applegate, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Applegate, Michigan?

About 14.5% of people in Applegate, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Applegate, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Applegate, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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