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Chesaning

Michigan · 2,394 residents · 3.08 sq mi
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Chesaning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,547. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,394
−6%since 2000
from 2,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chesaning
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,547
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,952 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,862
+7%since 2000
from $19,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,247)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(98)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score17.3%(414)
Diversity Score
17
+82%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesaning, Michigan?

Chesaning, Michigan has about 2,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesaning, Michigan?

The typical household in Chesaning, Michigan earns about $30,547 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 $107,500, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Chesaning, Michigan?

About 11.7% 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 18.8% 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 173 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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