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Indian River

Michigan · 1,959 residents · 12.927 sq mi
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Indian River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,959
−2%since 2000
from 2,008 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+9%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,962
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,455
+51%since 2000
from $20,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−21%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,932)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(29)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,867)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.5%(68)
Diversity Score11.5%(225)
Diversity Score
12
+187%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River, Michigan?

Indian River, Michigan has about 1,959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian River, Michigan?

The typical household in Indian River, Michigan earns about $49,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian River, Michigan expensive?

In Indian River, Michigan, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River, Michigan?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Indian River, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian River, Michigan?

About 3.2% of people in Indian River, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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