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Chassell

Michigan · 899 residents · 3.615 sq mi
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Chassell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $167,600. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−1%since 2023
from 905 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 250 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+8%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
79182285388491520202024Chassell
2024899
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,148
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,805
+19%since 2023
from $37,638 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+10%since 2023
from 0.475 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $170,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(834)
Black1.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4%(36)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score18.6%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(825)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(33)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other1.7%(15)
Diversity Score19.5%(175)
Diversity Score
19
+5%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+12%since 2023
from 15.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chassell, Michigan?

Chassell, Michigan has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chassell, Michigan?

The typical household in Chassell, Michigan earns about $54,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chassell, Michigan expensive?

In Chassell, Michigan, the median home is worth about $167,600.

How educated are people in Chassell, Michigan?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chassell, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chassell, Michigan?

About 17.0% of people in Chassell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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