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Crystal

Michigan · 888 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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Crystal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,528. Population has declined 6% since 2021. Median home value is $156,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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

888
−6%vs 2021
vs 943 in 2021
2020 – 2024
322 / sq mi
−6%vs 2021
vs 342 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
52.0
−7%vs 2021
vs 55.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8659331K1K1K20202024Crystal
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,528
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $45,938 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$23,873
−8%vs 2021
vs $25,998 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
25.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$156,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $162,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$589
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $660 in 2021
US average: $1,124
83.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.2% in 2021
16.7% rent
4.3
+21%vs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(903)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other3.1%(29)
Diversity Score10.2%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(32)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other3.4%(30)
Diversity Score18%(160)
18
+75%vs 2021
vs 10 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
24.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−24%vs 2021
vs 35.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
77.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
8.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
33.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
27.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

38.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.6% in 2021
61.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.4% in 2021
2.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Crystal, Michigan?

Crystal, Michigan has about 888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal, Michigan?

The typical household in Crystal, Michigan earns about $36,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal, Michigan expensive?

In Crystal, Michigan, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal, Michigan?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal, Michigan?

About 25.8% of people in Crystal, 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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