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Fraser

Michigan · 14,726 residents · 4.141 sq mi
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Fraser has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,345. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $151,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,726
−4%since 2000
from 15,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,556 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K15K1990201020202024Fraser
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,345
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,877
+35%since 2000
from $22,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(14,628)
Black0.9%(136)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(203)
Asian0.9%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(1,191)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(11,895)
Black9%(1,322)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(401)
Asian2.1%(313)
Other5%(737)
Diversity Score41.3%(6,084)
Diversity Score
41
+430%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fraser, Michigan?

Fraser, Michigan has about 14,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fraser, Michigan?

The typical household in Fraser, Michigan earns about $57,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fraser, Michigan expensive?

In Fraser, Michigan, the median home is worth about $151,700, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Fraser, Michigan?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fraser, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fraser, Michigan?

About 11.7% of people in Fraser, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fraser, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fraser, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 827 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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