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Cedar Springs

Michigan · 3,789 residents (2025 est.) · 1.984 sq mi
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Cedar Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,979. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,670
+18%since 2000
from 3,112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,850 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+32%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cedar Springs
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,979
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,319
+70%since 2000
from $16,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+11%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+83%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,914)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(119)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,280)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(228)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(124)
Diversity Score24.5%(900)
Diversity Score
25
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Springs, Michigan?

Cedar Springs, Michigan has about 3,670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Springs, Michigan?

The typical household in Cedar Springs, Michigan earns about $57,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Springs, Michigan expensive?

In Cedar Springs, Michigan, the median home is worth about $214,000, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Springs, Michigan?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Springs, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Springs, Michigan?

About 22.2% of people in Cedar Springs, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Springs, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Springs, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,257 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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