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Bronson

Michigan · 2,349 residents · 1.367 sq mi
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Bronson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,349
−3%since 2000
from 2,421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,718 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
−3%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,035 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,105
−11%since 2000
from $17,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,147)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(206)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(526)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,917)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(362)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1.9%(44)
Diversity Score38.8%(912)
Diversity Score
39
+79%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronson, Michigan?

Bronson, Michigan has about 2,349 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronson, Michigan?

The typical household in Bronson, Michigan earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronson, Michigan expensive?

In Bronson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Bronson, Michigan?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bronson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronson, Michigan?

About 23.0% of people in Bronson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronson, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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