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Eagle River

Michigan · 65 residents · 6.203 sq mi
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Eagle River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has fallen 42% since 2019, a loss of 47 residents. Median home value is $250,000. With a median age of 71.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 71.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−42%since 2019
from 112 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
71.6
+6%since 2019
from 67.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
587388102117201020202024Eagle River
202483
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.5%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(1)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 343.1%(2)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 444.6%(3)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 541.5%(1)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.9%(11)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7452.3%(34)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8415.4%(10)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,470
−5%since 2019
from $57,579 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $193,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
8.6% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+25%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(99)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(4)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.9%(6)
Ancestry
English24.5%(25)
German23.5%(24)
Finnish20.6%(21)
Polish9.8%(10)
Irish6.9%(7)
Italian6.9%(7)
French5.9%(6)
Scottish5.9%(6)
Swedish4.9%(5)
Croatian3.9%(4)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Finnish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
68.5 min
+32%since 2019
from 51.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Female
43.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle River, Michigan earns about $52,083 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 $250,000.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Michigan?

About 39.4% 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 6.2% of people in Eagle River, 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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