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Escanaba

Michigan · 12,450 residents · 12.745 sq mi
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Escanaba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,102. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,450
−5%since 2000
from 13,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Escanaba
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,102
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,852
+36%since 2000
from $17,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(12,521)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(87)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(370)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(11,030)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(270)
Asian0.7%(92)
Other8.9%(1,103)
Diversity Score27.7%(3,443)
Diversity Score
28
+881%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escanaba, Michigan?

Escanaba, Michigan has about 12,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escanaba, Michigan?

The typical household in Escanaba, Michigan earns about $33,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escanaba, Michigan expensive?

In Escanaba, Michigan, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Escanaba, Michigan?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Escanaba, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escanaba, Michigan?

About 18.0% of people in Escanaba, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escanaba, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Escanaba, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,209 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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