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Cement City

Michigan · 424 residents · 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 $45,662. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
424
−6%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034655285906521990201020202024Cement City
2024629
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(26)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(56)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(50)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(65)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(40)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(29)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,662
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,367
+26%since 2000
from $17,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−22%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(15)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(9)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German26.9%(140)
English23.5%(122)
Irish21.9%(114)
Italian5.4%(28)
American5%(26)
Polish3.8%(20)
Dutch2.1%(11)
French1.9%(10)
Scottish1.2%(6)
Austrian0.8%(4)
Czech0.6%(3)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.3%(100)
Married40.3%(100)
Widowed0.8%(2)
Divorced18.5%(46)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(47)
Married41.7%(101)
Widowed12%(29)
Divorced26.9%(65)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cement City, Michigan?

Cement City, Michigan has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cement City, Michigan earns about $45,662 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Cement City, Michigan?

About 9.6% 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 16.3% of people in Cement City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cement City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cement City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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