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CITY · 2020 ACS

Brimley

Michigan · 501 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Brimley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,100. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
501
+7%vs 2021
vs 468 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
54.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 52.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
32937642347051720202024Brimley
2024345
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.2%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(28)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(23)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.2%(31)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.8%(44)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6423.4%(117)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417%(85)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(38)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $54,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,884
−5%vs 2021
vs $31,441 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $139,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.4% in 2021
8.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+3%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.5%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian1%(5)
Other16.1%(80)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German13.3%(59)
Polish12.9%(57)
Irish9.5%(42)
English5.2%(23)
Scottish4.8%(21)
Finnish3.8%(17)
Canadian3.6%(16)
French3.6%(16)
Swedish3.2%(14)
Belgian2.5%(11)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.4%(6)
Welsh0.9%(4)
Lebanese0.7%(3)
British0.7%(3)
Italian0.7%(3)
Dutch0.5%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−16%vs 2021
vs 21.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.5% in 2021
Female
54.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.5% in 2021
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(27)
Married70.1%(89)
Widowed3.9%(5)
Divorced4.7%(6)
Women 15+
Never married14.7%(28)
Married44.2%(84)
Widowed28.9%(55)
Divorced12.1%(23)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brimley, Michigan?

Brimley, Michigan has about 501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brimley, Michigan?

The typical household in Brimley, Michigan earns about $49,375 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Brimley, Michigan?

About 19.3% 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 13.1% of people in Brimley, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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