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Cheboygan

Michigan · 4,770 residents · 6.863 sq mi
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Cheboygan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,964. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,300. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,770
−10%since 2000
from 5,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Cheboygan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,964
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,691
+51%since 2000
from $14,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,826)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(76)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(303)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,989)
Black0.9%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(102)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other4.7%(224)
Diversity Score20.9%(995)
Diversity Score
21
+265%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheboygan, Michigan?

Cheboygan, Michigan has about 4,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheboygan, Michigan?

The typical household in Cheboygan, Michigan earns about $34,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheboygan, Michigan expensive?

In Cheboygan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Cheboygan, Michigan?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cheboygan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheboygan, Michigan?

About 17.1% of people in Cheboygan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheboygan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheboygan, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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