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Cement City

Michigan · 417 residents (2025 est.) · 0.891 sq mi
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Cement City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $104,500. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+39%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:417 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4034655285906521990201020202024Cement City
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,108
+36%since 2000
from $17,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+25%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(566)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(36)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.7%(23)
Diversity Score23.2%(146)
Diversity Score
23
+319%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cement City, Michigan?

Cement City, Michigan has about 629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cement City, Michigan earns about $52,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cement City, Michigan expensive?

In Cement City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Cement City, Michigan?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cement City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cement City, Michigan?

About 24.8% of people in Cement City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cement City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cement City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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