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Horton Bay

Michigan · 485 residents · 4.82 sq mi
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Horton Bay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,404. Population has declined 5% since 2019. Median home value is $262,100. With a median age of 56.3, 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 56.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−5%since 2019
from 510 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 106 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
−1%since 2019
from 57.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
323410496582669201020202024Horton Bay
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,404
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,273
−1%since 2019
from $46,874 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $250,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+8%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score7.2%(35)
Diversity Score
7
+111%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 99.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+2%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
54.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horton Bay, Michigan?

Horton Bay, Michigan has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horton Bay, Michigan?

The typical household in Horton Bay, Michigan earns about $62,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horton Bay, Michigan expensive?

In Horton Bay, Michigan, the median home is worth about $262,100.

How educated are people in Horton Bay, Michigan?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Horton Bay, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horton Bay, Michigan?

About 10.2% of people in Horton Bay, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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