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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chesaning

Michigan · 2,567 residents · 3.08 sq mi
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Chesaning has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,567
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chesaning
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,788
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,952 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,778
−39%vs 2000
vs $19,408 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(77)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score11.8%(304)
Diversity Score
12
+24%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesaning, Michigan?

Chesaning, Michigan has about 2,567 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chesaning, Michigan?

The typical household in Chesaning, Michigan earns about $22,788 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 $47,200, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Chesaning, Michigan?

About 12.9% 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 15.2% of people in Chesaning, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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