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Caspian

Michigan · 805 residents · 1.427 sq mi
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Caspian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,813. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−19%since 2000
from 997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+24%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4225887549191K1990201020202024Caspian
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,813
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,167
+39%since 2000
from $14,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(967)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(723)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other4.9%(39)
Diversity Score16.5%(133)
Diversity Score
17
+444%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caspian, Michigan?

Caspian, Michigan has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caspian, Michigan?

The typical household in Caspian, Michigan earns about $32,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caspian, Michigan expensive?

In Caspian, Michigan, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Caspian, Michigan?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Caspian, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caspian, Michigan?

About 26.7% of people in Caspian, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caspian, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Caspian, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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