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Cross

Michigan · 47 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Cross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has declined 8% since 2023. Median home value is $285,000. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−8%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
62 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 67 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 64.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
39577592110201020202024Cross
202447
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.3%(2)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6444.7%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.5%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,630
−5%since 2023
from $39,751 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+3%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $330,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
69.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
−19%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.5%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(8)
Diversity Score
35
−29%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish40.4%(19)
German25.5%(12)
English23.4%(11)
Polish14.9%(7)
Swedish10.6%(5)
French8.5%(4)
Scottish8.5%(4)
American4.3%(2)
Italian4.3%(2)
Dutch2.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% 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
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
Female
42.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.8%(4)
Married77.8%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.4%(2)
Women 15+
Never married5%(1)
Married95%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross, Michigan?

Cross, Michigan has about 47 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross, Michigan?

The typical household in Cross, Michigan earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross, Michigan expensive?

In Cross, Michigan, the median home is worth about $285,000.

How educated are people in Cross, Michigan?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cross, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross, Michigan?

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

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

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