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Fowler

Michigan · 1,208 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Fowler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $150,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
1,208
+6%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8451K1K1K2K1990201020202024Fowler
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,171 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,988
+10%since 2000
from $18,123 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,161)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(30)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(105)
Diversity Score
9
+91%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, Michigan?

Fowler, Michigan has about 1,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowler, Michigan?

The typical household in Fowler, Michigan earns about $50,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fowler, Michigan expensive?

In Fowler, Michigan, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, Michigan?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fowler, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fowler, Michigan?

About 1.1% of people in Fowler, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fowler, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fowler, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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