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Chums Corner

Michigan · 1,186 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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Chums Corner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,855. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value is $372,700. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,186
+17%since 2023
from 1,012 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 381 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
−10%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7018791K1K1K201020202024Chums Corner
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,855
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,933 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,070
+15%since 2023
from $39,344 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+2%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $279,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−3%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5%(51)
Other9.1%(92)
Diversity Score31.5%(319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.6%(55)
Other10.5%(125)
Diversity Score33.4%(396)
Diversity Score
33
+6%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+14%since 2023
from 18.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
Female
38.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chums Corner, Michigan?

Chums Corner, Michigan has about 1,186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chums Corner, Michigan?

The typical household in Chums Corner, Michigan earns about $100,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chums Corner, Michigan expensive?

In Chums Corner, Michigan, the median home is worth about $372,700.

How educated are people in Chums Corner, Michigan?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chums Corner, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chums Corner, Michigan?

About 0.0% of people in Chums Corner, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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