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Ewen

Michigan · 281 residents · 0.843 sq mi
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Ewen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−2%since 2023
from 286 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 339 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+4%since 2023
from 56.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
22224426628831020202024Ewen
2024281
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,792 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,801
−1%since 2023
from $31,022 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−1%since 2023
from 0.480 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−29%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score9.2%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(16)
Diversity Score13.4%(38)
Diversity Score
13
+45%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−10%since 2023
from 17.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
48.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ewen, Michigan?

Ewen, Michigan has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ewen, Michigan?

The typical household in Ewen, Michigan earns about $60,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ewen, Michigan expensive?

In Ewen, Michigan, the median home is worth about $77,500.

How educated are people in Ewen, Michigan?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ewen, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ewen, Michigan?

About 21.7% of people in Ewen, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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