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Bad Axe

Michigan · 3,021 residents · 2.332 sq mi
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Bad Axe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,849. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,021
−13%since 2000
from 3,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+12%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Bad Axe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,849
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,710
+30%since 2000
from $17,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,340)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(53)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(204)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,777)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(98)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other1.7%(52)
Diversity Score17.2%(518)
Diversity Score
17
+192%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bad Axe, Michigan?

Bad Axe, Michigan has about 3,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bad Axe, Michigan?

The typical household in Bad Axe, Michigan earns about $37,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bad Axe, Michigan expensive?

In Bad Axe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Bad Axe, Michigan?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bad Axe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bad Axe, Michigan?

About 14.3% of people in Bad Axe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bad Axe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bad Axe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 463 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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