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Emmett

Michigan · 269 residents · 1.499 sq mi
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Emmett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $155,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
+7%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902412933443951990201020202024Emmett
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,805
+2%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other8.5%(23)
Diversity Score26.9%(72)
Diversity Score
27
+2606%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−13%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Michigan?

Emmett, Michigan has about 269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Michigan?

The typical household in Emmett, Michigan earns about $57,500 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Michigan?

About 11.4% 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 15.5% 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 20 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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