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Carleton

Michigan · 2,562 residents · 0.991 sq mi
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Carleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,205. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,562
−8%since 1990
from 2,770 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,585 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,795 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.4
+19%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Carleton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,205
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,394
+72%since 1990
from $11,888 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
17.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−39%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,703)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score7.6%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,442)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(48)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score5.4%(138)
Diversity Score
5
−29%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carleton, Michigan?

Carleton, Michigan has about 2,562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carleton, Michigan?

The typical household in Carleton, Michigan earns about $44,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carleton, Michigan expensive?

In Carleton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Carleton, Michigan?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carleton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carleton, Michigan?

About 10.6% of people in Carleton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carleton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Carleton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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