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Beulah

Michigan · 313 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Beulah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−14%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+22%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1492754015266521990201020202024Beulah
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,214
+89%since 2000
from $22,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$388
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
37.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(289)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other4.5%(14)
Diversity Score17.5%(55)
Diversity Score
18
+326%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beulah, Michigan?

Beulah, Michigan has about 313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beulah, Michigan?

The typical household in Beulah, Michigan earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beulah, Michigan expensive?

In Beulah, Michigan, the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Beulah, Michigan?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beulah, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beulah, Michigan?

About 17.9% of people in Beulah, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beulah, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Beulah, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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