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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bendon

Michigan · 208 residents · 2.005 sq mi
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Bendon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
208
−2%vs 2011
vs 212 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 106 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−1%vs 2011
vs 38.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
168208248288328201020202024Bendon
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,857 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,778
+7%vs 2011
vs $15,752 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.351 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $684 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.4% in 2011
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
64.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−24.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other3.4%(7)
Diversity Score10.6%(22)
Diversity Score
11
+203%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Female
46.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bendon, Michigan?

Bendon, Michigan has about 208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bendon, Michigan?

The typical household in Bendon, Michigan earns about $32,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bendon, Michigan expensive?

In Bendon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Bendon, Michigan?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bendon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bendon, Michigan?

About 13.1% of people in Bendon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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