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Cass City

Michigan · 2,494 residents · 1.765 sq mi
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Cass City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,226. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,494
−6%since 2000
from 2,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,413 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cass City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,226
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,320
+53%since 2000
from $17,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,554)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,318)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(89)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1%(24)
Diversity Score13%(325)
Diversity Score
13
+151%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cass City, Michigan?

Cass City, Michigan has about 2,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cass City, Michigan?

The typical household in Cass City, Michigan earns about $49,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cass City, Michigan expensive?

In Cass City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Cass City, Michigan?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cass City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cass City, Michigan?

About 12.0% of people in Cass City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cass City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cass City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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