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Elberta

Michigan · 329 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Elberta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,614. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,600. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−28%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
440 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+41%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342223103984861990201020202024Elberta
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,614
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,976
+91%since 2000
from $13,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(435)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(14)
Diversity Score20.9%(69)
Diversity Score
21
+520%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Michigan?

Elberta, Michigan has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Michigan?

The typical household in Elberta, Michigan earns about $72,614 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 $122,600.

How educated are people in Elberta, Michigan?

About 33.3% 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 4.7% of people in Elberta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberta, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberta, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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