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Armada

Michigan · 1,681 residents (2025 est.) · 0.737 sq mi
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Armada is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,083. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,994
+27%since 2000
from 1,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,706 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,681 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Armada
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,083
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,830
+82%since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+13%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,517)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,882)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(90)
Diversity Score13.4%(267)
Diversity Score
13
+172%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armada, Michigan?

Armada, Michigan has about 1,994 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Armada, Michigan?

The typical household in Armada, Michigan earns about $102,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armada, Michigan expensive?

In Armada, Michigan, the median home is worth about $274,300, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Armada, Michigan?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Armada, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armada, Michigan?

About 6.1% of people in Armada, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Armada, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Armada, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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