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Fairgrove

Michigan · 563 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Fairgrove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,958. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,900. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
−10%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725145575996411990201020202024Fairgrove
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,958
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,391 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,723
−6%since 2000
from $17,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(559)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(46)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(530)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(59)
Diversity Score
10
−45%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairgrove, Michigan?

Fairgrove, Michigan has about 563 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairgrove, Michigan?

The typical household in Fairgrove, Michigan earns about $38,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairgrove, Michigan expensive?

In Fairgrove, Michigan, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Fairgrove, Michigan?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairgrove, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairgrove, Michigan?

About 23.7% of people in Fairgrove, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairgrove, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairgrove, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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