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Bendon

Michigan · 210 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 $27,500. Population has grown 16% since 2019. Median home value is $107,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+16%since 2019
from 181 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 90 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+32%since 2019
from 32.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
168208248288328201020202024Bendon
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $22,440 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,279
−16%since 2019
from $19,470 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
3.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−26%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(7)
Diversity Score9.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.5%(20)
Diversity Score
10
+3%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 25.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bendon, Michigan?

Bendon, Michigan has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bendon, Michigan?

The typical household in Bendon, Michigan earns about $27,500 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 $107,500.

How educated are people in Bendon, Michigan?

About 29.0% 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 22.9% of people in Bendon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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