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Indian River

Michigan · 1,950 residents · 12.927 sq mi
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Indian River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $168,800. With a median age of 55.8, 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 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,950
−3%since 2000
from 2,008 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
+18%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,644
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,223
+60%since 2000
from $20,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,779)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other4.1%(80)
Diversity Score15.2%(296)
Diversity Score
15
+278%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River, Michigan?

Indian River, Michigan has about 1,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian River, Michigan earns about $47,644 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 $168,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River, Michigan?

About 27.0% 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 15.0% 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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