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Ecorse

Michigan · 9,512 residents · 2.837 sq mi
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Ecorse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,463. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,717 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,100. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,512
−15%since 2000
from 11,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,353 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 3,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+7%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Ecorse
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,463
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,142 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,472
+7%since 2000
from $14,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+51%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(5,313)
Black40.4%(4,533)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,004)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.3%(8,123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(3,476)
Black46%(4,375)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,278)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other3.8%(366)
Diversity Score79.5%(7,564)
Diversity Score
80
+10%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ecorse, Michigan?

Ecorse, Michigan has about 9,512 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ecorse, Michigan?

The typical household in Ecorse, Michigan earns about $28,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ecorse, Michigan expensive?

In Ecorse, Michigan, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Ecorse, Michigan?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ecorse, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ecorse, Michigan?

About 32.7% of people in Ecorse, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ecorse, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ecorse, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,668 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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