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Brimley

Michigan · 345 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Brimley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,313. Population has declined 9% since 2023. Median home value is $146,400. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
−9%since 2023
from 379 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 217 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+28%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
32937642347051720202024Brimley
2024345
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,313
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,885 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,593
+4%since 2023
from $40,801 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+1%since 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
47.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(84)
Diversity Score43.1%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(48)
Diversity Score29.9%(103)
Diversity Score
30
−31%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−24%since 2023
from 24.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% 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
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% 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
46.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Female
56.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% 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 Brimley, Michigan?

Brimley, Michigan has about 345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brimley, Michigan?

The typical household in Brimley, Michigan earns about $65,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brimley, Michigan expensive?

In Brimley, Michigan, the median home is worth about $146,400.

How educated are people in Brimley, Michigan?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brimley, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brimley, Michigan?

About 10.1% of people in Brimley, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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