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Frankenmuth

Michigan · 4,987 residents · 3.12 sq mi
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Frankenmuth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $210,700. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,987
+3%since 2000
from 4,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,598 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+12%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Frankenmuth
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,115
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,861
+47%since 2000
from $30,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,745)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,579)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3%(152)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score13.3%(664)
Diversity Score
13
+255%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

Frankenmuth, Michigan has about 4,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

The typical household in Frankenmuth, Michigan earns about $76,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankenmuth, Michigan expensive?

In Frankenmuth, Michigan, the median home is worth about $210,700, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

About 46.3% of adults age 25 and over in Frankenmuth, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

About 5.1% of people in Frankenmuth, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frankenmuth, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Frankenmuth, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 579 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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