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Climax

Michigan · 767 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Climax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,306. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $120,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
767
−3%since 2000
from 791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+18%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6136847558268971990201020202024Climax
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,306
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,198
+30%since 2000
from $18,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(754)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(741)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score10.7%(82)
Diversity Score
11
+24%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Michigan?

Climax, Michigan has about 767 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Michigan?

The typical household in Climax, Michigan earns about $44,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Climax, Michigan expensive?

In Climax, Michigan, the median home is worth about $120,700, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Michigan?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Climax, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Climax, Michigan?

About 6.1% of people in Climax, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Climax, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Climax, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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