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Dowling

Michigan · 267 residents · 6.081 sq mi
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Dowling has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,313. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 77 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $227,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−22%since 2023
from 344 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 57 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+35%since 2023
from 35.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
252296340384428201020202024Dowling
2024267
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,971
+17%since 2023
from $29,791 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−7%since 2023
from 0.326 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $235,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(17)
Diversity Score42.9%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(21)
Diversity Score18.1%(48)
Diversity Score
18
−58%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+43%since 2023
from 25.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% 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
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
47.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowling, Michigan?

Dowling, Michigan has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowling, Michigan?

The typical household in Dowling, Michigan earns about $90,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dowling, Michigan expensive?

In Dowling, Michigan, the median home is worth about $227,200.

How educated are people in Dowling, Michigan?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dowling, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dowling, Michigan?

About 6.0% of people in Dowling, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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