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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harbor Beach

Michigan · 2,089 residents · 1.721 sq mi
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Harbor Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,900. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 50% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,089
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,214 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harbor Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,438
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,469 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,160
−45%vs 2000
vs $14,917 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
+8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
68.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
2.5
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,761)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian1.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(110)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,050)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(39)
Diversity Score5.9%(124)
6
−1%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.0%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

Harbor Beach, Michigan has about 2,089 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

The typical household in Harbor Beach, Michigan earns about $15,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harbor Beach, Michigan expensive?

In Harbor Beach, Michigan, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harbor Beach, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

About 23.4% of people in Harbor Beach, 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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