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Chesaning

Michigan · 2,430 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 $48,462. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,430
−5%since 2000
from 2,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chesaning
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,462
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,979
+29%since 2000
from $19,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,169)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(153)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score18.8%(458)
Diversity Score
19
+98%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesaning, Michigan?

Chesaning, Michigan has about 2,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesaning, Michigan?

The typical household in Chesaning, Michigan earns about $48,462 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Chesaning, Michigan?

About 17.7% 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 12.5% 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 137 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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