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Beal City

Michigan · 357 residents · 4.013 sq mi
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Beal City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $136,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
+3%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2503153804455101990201020202024Beal City
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,986
+11%since 2000
from $16,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−9%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other5.8%(21)
Diversity Score16.5%(59)
Diversity Score
16
+2157%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beal City, Michigan?

Beal City, Michigan has about 357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beal City, Michigan?

The typical household in Beal City, Michigan earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beal City, Michigan expensive?

In Beal City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $136,700.

How educated are people in Beal City, Michigan?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beal City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beal City, Michigan?

About 4.0% of people in Beal City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beal City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Beal City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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