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Bay Port

Michigan · 474 residents · 3.347 sq mi
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Bay Port has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 84 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $118,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
474
−15%since 2023
from 558 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 167 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−2%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
377438499559620201020202024Bay Port
2024474
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,897
+4%since 2023
from $27,853 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−1%since 2023
from 0.378 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $119,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $675 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian5.6%(31)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score17.3%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian4%(19)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score13.6%(65)
Diversity Score
14
−21%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 23.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
Female
63.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Port, Michigan?

Bay Port, Michigan has about 474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Port, Michigan?

The typical household in Bay Port, Michigan earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Port, Michigan expensive?

In Bay Port, Michigan, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Port, Michigan?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Port, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Port, Michigan?

About 9.8% of people in Bay Port, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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