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Harbor Springs

Michigan · 1,274 residents · 1.303 sq mi
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Harbor Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,050. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,600. With a median age of 61.9, 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 61.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,274
−19%since 2000
from 1,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
978 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.9
+33%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8851K1K1K2K1990201020202024Harbor Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,050
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,186
+75%since 2000
from $21,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+32%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,432)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,151)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other11.7%(150)
Diversity Score31.9%(407)
Diversity Score
32
+1142%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbor Springs, Michigan?

Harbor Springs, Michigan has about 1,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harbor Springs, Michigan earns about $51,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harbor Springs, Michigan expensive?

In Harbor Springs, Michigan, the median home is worth about $243,600, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Harbor Springs, Michigan?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harbor Springs, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harbor Springs, Michigan?

About 11.5% of people in Harbor Springs, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harbor Springs, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Harbor Springs, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 266 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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