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Brethren

Michigan · 331 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 $40,833. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 98 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,200. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
331
−23%since 2019
from 429 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 335 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+16%since 2019
from 43.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
238295352409466201020202024Brethren
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,018 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,665
+2%since 2019
from $19,217 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $829 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−19%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score4%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score7.9%(26)
Diversity Score
8
+96%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−7%since 2019
from 23.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
54.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brethren, Michigan?

Brethren, Michigan has about 331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brethren, Michigan?

The typical household in Brethren, Michigan earns about $40,833 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Brethren, Michigan?

About 14.3% 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 16.3% of people in Brethren, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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