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Brethren

Michigan · 318 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Brethren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 87 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $152,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−21%since 2023
from 405 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 317 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+2%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
238295352409466201020202024Brethren
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,434 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,060
+23%since 2023
from $24,473 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+3%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(11)
Diversity Score10.2%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(11)
Diversity Score11.3%(36)
Diversity Score
11
+12%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+35%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Female
61.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brethren, Michigan?

Brethren, Michigan has about 318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brethren, Michigan?

The typical household in Brethren, Michigan earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brethren, Michigan expensive?

In Brethren, Michigan, the median home is worth about $152,200.

How educated are people in Brethren, Michigan?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brethren, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brethren, Michigan?

About 18.2% of people in Brethren, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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