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Emmett

Michigan · 236 residents (2025 est.) · 1.499 sq mi
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Emmett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,074. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $145,800. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−18%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:236 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1902412933443951990201020202024Emmett
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,074
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,480
+145%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.251
−24%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(9)
Diversity Score10.4%(22)
Diversity Score
10
+944%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Michigan?

Emmett, Michigan has about 207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Michigan?

The typical household in Emmett, Michigan earns about $120,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmett, Michigan expensive?

In Emmett, Michigan, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Michigan?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Emmett, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmett, Michigan?

About 1.9% of people in Emmett, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmett, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmett, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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