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Brownlee Park

Michigan · 2,021 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Brownlee Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 567 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,800. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
2,021
−22%since 2000
from 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
999 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+13%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brownlee Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,416
−4%since 2000
from $17,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+31%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,309)
Black2.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(109)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(471)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,705)
Black4.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(88)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.4%(48)
Diversity Score27%(545)
Diversity Score
27
+48%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownlee Park, Michigan?

Brownlee Park, Michigan has about 2,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownlee Park, Michigan?

The typical household in Brownlee Park, Michigan earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownlee Park, Michigan expensive?

In Brownlee Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Brownlee Park, Michigan?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brownlee Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownlee Park, Michigan?

About 31.3% of people in Brownlee Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownlee Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownlee Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 586 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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