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Boyne Falls

Michigan · 358 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Boyne Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,054. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% 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 $113,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
358
−3%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
637 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783173573974361990201020202024Boyne Falls
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,054
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,976
+66%since 2000
from $15,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(23)
Diversity Score22.1%(79)
Diversity Score
22
+1513%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyne Falls, Michigan?

Boyne Falls, Michigan has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyne Falls, Michigan?

The typical household in Boyne Falls, Michigan earns about $37,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyne Falls, Michigan expensive?

In Boyne Falls, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Boyne Falls, Michigan?

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

What is the poverty rate in Boyne Falls, Michigan?

About 16.4% of people in Boyne Falls, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyne Falls, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyne Falls, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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