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Honor

Michigan · 335 residents (2025 est.) · 0.539 sq mi
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Honor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,341. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $223,800. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−42%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−33%since 2009
from 473 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.1
+61%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:335 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1261832412993561990201020202024Honor
2024172
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.6%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.9%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.3%(28)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.1%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547%(12)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.2%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over11%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,341
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,706
+143%since 2000
from $14,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+34%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+28%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(17)
Diversity Score
22
+51%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German28.5%(49)
English27.9%(48)
Irish16.3%(28)
Dutch8.7%(15)
Polish7%(12)
Swedish5.8%(10)
Scottish4.1%(7)
American3.5%(6)
Italian2.9%(5)
French1.2%(2)
Norwegian1.2%(2)
Hungarian0.6%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.9%(36)
Married35.4%(29)
Widowed2.4%(2)
Divorced18.3%(15)
Women 15+
Never married7.4%(6)
Married37%(30)
Widowed23.5%(19)
Divorced32.1%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honor, Michigan?

Honor, Michigan has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honor, Michigan?

The typical household in Honor, Michigan earns about $45,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honor, Michigan expensive?

In Honor, Michigan, the median home is worth about $223,800.

How educated are people in Honor, Michigan?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Honor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honor, Michigan?

About 9.9% of people in Honor, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honor, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Honor, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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