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Imlay City

Michigan · 3,597 residents · 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 $35,278. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,597
−7%since 2000
from 3,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+2%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Imlay City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,278
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,436 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,388
−4%since 2000
from $16,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(2,452)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino29%(1,042)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,948)
Diversity Score
54
+27%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imlay City, Michigan?

Imlay City, Michigan has about 3,597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Imlay City, Michigan earns about $35,278 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 $117,800, and the typical rent is about $545 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 21.6% 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 676 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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