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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harbor Beach

Michigan · 1,837 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 $29,469. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,900. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,837
−12%since 1990
from 2,089 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,067 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+8%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harbor Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,469
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,438 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,917
+83%since 1990
from $8,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.1%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

Harbor Beach, Michigan has about 1,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harbor Beach, Michigan earns about $29,469 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 $64,900, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Harbor Beach, Michigan?

About 10.4% 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 15.1% of people in Harbor Beach, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harbor Beach, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Harbor Beach, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 252 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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