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Bay Shore

Michigan · 697 residents · 1.554 sq mi
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Bay Shore has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $153,600. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
697
+15%since 2023
from 607 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
449 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 391 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
−1%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
431551672793913201120202024Bay Shore
2024697
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,217
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,538 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,537
+5%since 2023
from $48,114 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−13%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,125 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4%(24)
Other5.3%(32)
Diversity Score21.5%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian3.6%(25)
Other3.6%(25)
Diversity Score18.6%(130)
Diversity Score
19
−13%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+3%since 2023
from 16.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Female
49.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Shore, Michigan?

Bay Shore, Michigan has about 697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bay Shore, Michigan earns about $75,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Shore, Michigan expensive?

In Bay Shore, Michigan, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Shore, Michigan?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Shore, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Shore, Michigan?

About 7.7% of people in Bay Shore, 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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