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Elberta

Michigan · 457 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Elberta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,403. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $65,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

457
+1%since 1990
from 453 in 1990
1990 – 2025
611 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 606 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+12%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1342223103984861990201020202024Elberta
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,403
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,769 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,594
+85%since 1990
from $7,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$566
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
24.2% rent
2.3
+33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(435)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
3
−60%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+31%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Michigan?

Elberta, Michigan has about 457 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Michigan?

The typical household in Elberta, Michigan earns about $28,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberta, Michigan expensive?

In Elberta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Elberta, Michigan?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elberta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberta, Michigan?

About 10.7% of people in Elberta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberta, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberta, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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