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Coloma

Michigan · 1,465 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Coloma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,074. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,400. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,465
−8%since 2000
from 1,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,650 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9861K1K2K2K1990201020202024Coloma
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,074
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,575
+22%since 2000
from $17,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,533)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,232)
Black1.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(89)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.2%(61)
Diversity Score28.8%(422)
Diversity Score
29
+341%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+87%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coloma, Michigan?

Coloma, Michigan has about 1,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coloma, Michigan?

The typical household in Coloma, Michigan earns about $45,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coloma, Michigan expensive?

In Coloma, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,400, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Coloma, Michigan?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coloma, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coloma, Michigan?

About 21.2% of people in Coloma, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coloma, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Coloma, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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