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Carney

Michigan · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 1.37 sq mi
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Carney is a city of 177 people in Michigan. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,200. That trails the Michigan median by roughly 33%. The foreign-born share is 2%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

177
−21%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
178 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
129 / sq mi
+51%since 2009
from 85 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.37 sq mi
Population, 19902024
10114819624329019902000201020202024Carney
2024177
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.8%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.6%(10)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(22)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(24)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,111 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$24,915
+61%since 2000
from $15,481 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.421
+10%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$114,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$890
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
19.1% rent
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.49 people
+45%since 2009
from 1.72 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
46.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+8%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(166)
Black3.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
15
+138%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(3)
Ancestry
German16.9%(30)
French10.7%(19)
Irish9%(16)
Finnish7.9%(14)
American6.8%(12)
Swedish6.2%(11)
English5.1%(9)
Italian5.1%(9)
Belgian3.4%(6)
Norwegian2.8%(5)
Polish2.3%(4)
British1.1%(2)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.1%(2)
Dutch1.1%(2)
Ukrainian1.1%(2)
Croatian0.6%(1)
Czech0.6%(1)
Lithuanian0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
52.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
26.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2013
from 14.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
94.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(26)
Married43.7%(31)
Widowed1.4%(1)
Divorced18.3%(13)
Women 15+
Never married43%(34)
Married29.1%(23)
Widowed10.1%(8)
Divorced17.7%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2013
from 14.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
44.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
38.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
53.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14.3%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carney, Michigan?

Carney, Michigan has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carney, Michigan?

The typical household in Carney, Michigan earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carney, Michigan expensive?

In Carney, Michigan, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Carney, Michigan?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carney, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carney, Michigan?

About 18.1% of people in Carney, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carney, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Carney, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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