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Eagle River

Michigan · 71 residents · 6.203 sq mi
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Eagle River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,042. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 17 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $178,100. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−19%vs 2011
vs 88 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
61.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 58.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
587388102117201020202024Eagle River
202483
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 141.4%(1)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 192.8%(2)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.8%(2)
US avg: 7%
25 to 342.8%(2)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 445.6%(4)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 549.9%(7)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6443.7%(31)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7425.4%(18)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.8%(2)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.8%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,042
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,563 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,032
+10%vs 2011
vs $34,705 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.424 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $262,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−52.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.9% in 2011
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
81.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+5%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92%(81)
Black8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Finnish36.4%(24)
English30.3%(20)
German19.7%(13)
French18.2%(12)
Polish16.7%(11)
Scottish9.1%(6)
Danish4.5%(3)
Italian4.5%(3)
Swedish4.5%(3)
Welsh3%(2)
RANKED:Largest Finnish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 19.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
20.0%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
40.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
36.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
Female
51.5%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married2.5%(1)
Married72.5%(29)
Widowed10%(4)
Divorced15%(6)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(6)
Married61.5%(24)
Widowed15.4%(6)
Divorced7.7%(3)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle River, Michigan?

Eagle River, Michigan has about 71 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle River, Michigan?

The typical household in Eagle River, Michigan earns about $46,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle River, Michigan expensive?

In Eagle River, Michigan, the median home is worth about $178,100.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Michigan?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle River, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle River, Michigan?

About 4.5% of people in Eagle River, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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