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East Jordan

Michigan · 2,507 residents · 3 sq mi
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East Jordan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,507
+12%since 1990
from 2,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 747 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+3%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024East Jordan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,924
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,696 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,920
+63%since 1990
from $9,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score7%(158)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,347)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score5.5%(138)
Diversity Score
6
−22%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 13.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Jordan, Michigan?

East Jordan, Michigan has about 2,507 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Jordan, Michigan?

The typical household in East Jordan, Michigan earns about $35,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Jordan, Michigan expensive?

In East Jordan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in East Jordan, Michigan?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Jordan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Jordan, Michigan?

About 10.6% of people in East Jordan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Jordan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, East Jordan, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 267 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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