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Climax

Michigan · 712 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Climax has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,722. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
712
−10%since 2000
from 791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+28%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6136847558268971990201020202024Climax
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,722
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,495
+69%since 2000
from $18,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(671)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.8%(27)
Diversity Score14.7%(104)
Diversity Score
15
+69%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Michigan?

Climax, Michigan has about 712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Michigan?

The typical household in Climax, Michigan earns about $64,722 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 $139,700, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Michigan?

About 25.2% 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 5.2% 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 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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