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Dowling

Michigan · 374 residents · 6.081 sq mi
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Dowling has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,042. Population has grown 20% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $158,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
+20%vs 2011
vs 312 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
62 / sq mi
+20%vs 2011
vs 51 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−14%vs 2011
vs 48.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
252296340384428201020202024Dowling
2024267
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,839 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,649
+1%vs 2011
vs $26,458 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.280 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $160,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−38.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.7% in 2011
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(14)
Asian2.6%(8)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score18.9%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other6.1%(23)
Diversity Score16.6%(62)
Diversity Score
17
−12%vs 2011
vs 19 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 29.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowling, Michigan?

Dowling, Michigan has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowling, Michigan?

The typical household in Dowling, Michigan earns about $51,042 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 $158,300.

How educated are people in Dowling, Michigan?

About 6.5% 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 2.7% of people in Dowling, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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