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Brown City

Michigan · 1,280 residents (2025 est.) · 1.134 sq mi
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Brown City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $127,700. With a median age of 44.4, 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 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
−15%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+33%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Brown City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,161
+77%since 2000
from $15,929 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−20%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−17%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,271)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,015)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(71)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other3.3%(38)
Diversity Score25.1%(286)
Diversity Score
25
+204%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown City, Michigan?

Brown City, Michigan has about 1,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brown City, Michigan?

The typical household in Brown City, Michigan earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown City, Michigan expensive?

In Brown City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $127,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Brown City, Michigan?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brown City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown City, Michigan?

About 18.6% of people in Brown City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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