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Beecher

Michigan · 8,840 residents · 5.882 sq mi
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Beecher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,829. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 3,953 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,000. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,840
−31%since 2000
from 12,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 2,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+21%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Beecher
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,829
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,711
+24%since 2000
from $13,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,000
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(3,422)
Black65.6%(8,394)
Hispanic / Latino4%(506)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(7,324)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(2,028)
Black66.8%(5,909)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(363)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other8.1%(719)
Diversity Score64.2%(5,676)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beecher, Michigan?

Beecher, Michigan has about 8,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beecher, Michigan?

The typical household in Beecher, Michigan earns about $30,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beecher, Michigan expensive?

In Beecher, Michigan, the median home is worth about $32,000, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Beecher, Michigan?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beecher, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beecher, Michigan?

About 33.7% of people in Beecher, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beecher, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Beecher, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,625 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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