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Imlay City

Michigan · 3,753 residents (2025 est.) · 2.451 sq mi
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Imlay City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,911. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $150,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,721
−4%since 2000
from 3,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,518 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+11%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,753 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Imlay City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,911
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,436 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,138
+76%since 2000
from $16,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−6%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,021)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(743)
Asian1.3%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(1,651)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(1,919)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(1,593)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.1%(191)
Diversity Score68.5%(2,549)
Diversity Score
69
+61%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 77.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2016
from 20.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imlay City, Michigan?

Imlay City, Michigan has about 3,721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imlay City, Michigan?

The typical household in Imlay City, Michigan earns about $59,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imlay City, Michigan expensive?

In Imlay City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Imlay City, Michigan?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Imlay City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imlay City, Michigan?

About 23.5% of people in Imlay City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Imlay City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Imlay City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 800 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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