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Birch Run

Michigan · 1,525 residents · 1.883 sq mi
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Birch Run has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,656. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,525
−8%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+19%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9211K1K2K2K1990201020202024Birch Run
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,656
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,064
+31%since 2000
from $20,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,559)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(171)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,353)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(97)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.4%(21)
Diversity Score21.3%(325)
Diversity Score
21
+106%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch Run, Michigan?

Birch Run, Michigan has about 1,525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Birch Run, Michigan earns about $47,656 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 $132,100, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Birch Run, Michigan?

About 16.4% 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 9.5% 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 533 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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