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Chesaning

Michigan · 2,399 residents (2025 est.) · 3.08 sq mi
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Chesaning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,484
−3%since 2000
from 2,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chesaning
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,777
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,952 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,700
+58%since 2000
from $19,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−19%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,428)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(91)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(43)
Asian2.8%(70)
Other3.3%(83)
Diversity Score18.7%(464)
Diversity Score
19
+96%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesaning, Michigan?

Chesaning, Michigan has about 2,484 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesaning, Michigan?

The typical household in Chesaning, Michigan earns about $59,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesaning, Michigan expensive?

In Chesaning, Michigan, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Chesaning, Michigan?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chesaning, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesaning, Michigan?

About 13.9% of people in Chesaning, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesaning, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesaning, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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