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Bay Shore

Michigan · 687 residents · 1.554 sq mi
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Bay Shore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,300. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
−2%since 2019
from 703 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 452 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+38%since 2019
from 36.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
431551672793913201120202024Bay Shore
2024697
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,896
+35%since 2019
from $25,201 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
7.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−43%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other5.5%(39)
Diversity Score15.1%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(615)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(44)
Diversity Score18.1%(124)
Diversity Score
18
+20%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−10%since 2019
from 19.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Female
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Shore, Michigan?

Bay Shore, Michigan has about 687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bay Shore, Michigan earns about $56,500 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 $113,300.

How educated are people in Bay Shore, Michigan?

About 19.5% 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 10.2% of people in Bay Shore, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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