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Capac

Michigan · 1,983 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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Capac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
1,983
+12%since 2000
from 1,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,067 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+23%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Capac
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,778
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,983
+41%since 2000
from $16,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,453)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(292)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(620)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,566)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(351)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other3.6%(72)
Diversity Score44.1%(874)
Diversity Score
44
+26%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capac, Michigan?

Capac, Michigan has about 1,983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capac, Michigan?

The typical household in Capac, Michigan earns about $41,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capac, Michigan expensive?

In Capac, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Capac, Michigan?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Capac, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capac, Michigan?

About 15.8% of people in Capac, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capac, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Capac, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 400 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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