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Bangor

Michigan · 1,965 residents (2025 est.) · 1.773 sq mi
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Bangor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
2,129
+10%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−8%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,965 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bangor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,764
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,165 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,918
+47%since 2000
from $14,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+7%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,398)
Black12.6%(243)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(235)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(1,002)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(1,039)
Black8.4%(179)
Hispanic / Latino38%(809)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other4.6%(97)
Diversity Score76%(1,619)
Diversity Score
76
+47%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, Michigan?

Bangor, Michigan has about 2,129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangor, Michigan?

The typical household in Bangor, Michigan earns about $49,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bangor, Michigan expensive?

In Bangor, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Bangor, Michigan?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bangor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bangor, Michigan?

About 19.9% of people in Bangor, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bangor, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bangor, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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