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Carsonville

Michigan · 527 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Carsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
+5%since 2000
from 502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
−5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3344044755456161990201020202024Carsonville
2024463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,905
−3%since 2000
from $13,304 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(490)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(483)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(25)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score15.7%(83)
Diversity Score
16
+254%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carsonville, Michigan?

Carsonville, Michigan has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carsonville, Michigan?

The typical household in Carsonville, Michigan earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carsonville, Michigan expensive?

In Carsonville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Carsonville, Michigan?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carsonville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carsonville, Michigan?

About 28.6% of people in Carsonville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carsonville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Carsonville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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