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Coleman

Michigan · 1,262 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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Coleman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,262
−3%since 2000
from 1,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+19%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9641K1K1K2K1990201020202024Coleman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,167
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,316
+21%since 2000
from $15,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,250)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,166)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(17)
Diversity Score11.2%(141)
Diversity Score
11
+237%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coleman, Michigan?

Coleman, Michigan has about 1,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coleman, Michigan?

The typical household in Coleman, Michigan earns about $37,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coleman, Michigan expensive?

In Coleman, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Coleman, Michigan?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coleman, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coleman, Michigan?

About 16.3% of people in Coleman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coleman, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Coleman, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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