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Brown City

Michigan · 1,302 residents · 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 $44,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,302
−2%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Brown City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,069
+82%since 2000
from $15,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,157)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6%(78)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score18.1%(236)
Diversity Score
18
+119%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown City, Michigan?

Brown City, Michigan has about 1,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brown City, Michigan earns about $44,800 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Brown City, Michigan?

About 9.6% 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 16.7% of people in Brown City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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