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Jennings

Michigan · 229 residents · 0.759 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,946. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,900. The poverty rate of 50.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
229
−14%since 2019
from 266 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 350 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−10%since 2019
from 41.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
145210275340405201020202024Jennings
2024254
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,946
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,224
+17%since 2019
from $12,995 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(214)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(13)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Female
50.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Michigan?

Jennings, Michigan has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Michigan?

The typical household in Jennings, Michigan earns about $32,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jennings, Michigan expensive?

In Jennings, Michigan, the median home is worth about $67,900.

How educated are people in Jennings, Michigan?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jennings, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jennings, Michigan?

About 50.2% of people in Jennings, 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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