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Bangor

Michigan · 2,016 residents · 1.773 sq mi
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Bangor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,300. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,016
+4%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+5%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bangor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,165 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,736
+32%since 2000
from $14,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(1,186)
Black7.1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(552)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other4.5%(92)
Diversity Score69.7%(1,405)
Diversity Score
70
+34%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, Michigan?

Bangor, Michigan has about 2,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangor, Michigan?

The typical household in Bangor, Michigan earns about $46,458 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Bangor, Michigan?

About 16.7% 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 14.5% 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 122 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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