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Deckerville

Michigan · 872 residents (2025 est.) · 1.247 sq mi
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Deckerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
+10%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:872 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7388259131K1K1990201020202024Deckerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,712
+37%since 2000
from $18,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−16%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(855)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(145)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other3.5%(36)
Diversity Score39.4%(411)
Diversity Score
39
+103%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deckerville, Michigan?

Deckerville, Michigan has about 1,042 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deckerville, Michigan?

The typical household in Deckerville, Michigan earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deckerville, Michigan expensive?

In Deckerville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Deckerville, Michigan?

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

What is the poverty rate in Deckerville, Michigan?

About 20.7% of people in Deckerville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deckerville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Deckerville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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