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Emmett

Michigan · 258 residents · 1.499 sq mi
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Emmett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,100. Households here earn about 30% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+3%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902412933443951990201020202024Emmett
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,652
+104%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(247)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(7)
Diversity Score8.6%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+762%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Michigan?

Emmett, Michigan has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Michigan?

The typical household in Emmett, Michigan earns about $76,875 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 $118,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Michigan?

About 4.8% 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 8.2% 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 31 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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