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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Birch Run

Michigan · 1,653 residents · 1.883 sq mi
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Birch Run has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,685. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,653
+67%since 1990
from 992 in 1990
1990 – 2025
878 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 527 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9211K1K2K2K1990201020202024Birch Run
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,685
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,631
+62%since 1990
from $12,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$545
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.0
+5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(41)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,559)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score10.4%(171)
10
+150%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch Run, Michigan?

Birch Run, Michigan has about 1,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Birch Run, Michigan?

The typical household in Birch Run, Michigan earns about $41,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birch Run, Michigan expensive?

In Birch Run, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Birch Run, Michigan?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Birch Run, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birch Run, Michigan?

About 4.8% of people in Birch Run, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birch Run, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Birch Run, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 661 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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