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K. I. Sawyer

Michigan · 3,064 residents · 1.712 sq mi
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K. I. Sawyer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,700. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
3,064
+2%since 2019
from 3,005 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 1,755 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+3%since 2019
from 29.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024K. I. Sawyer
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,217
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,598 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,737
+3%since 2019
from $15,312 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $666 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
21.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
78.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−15%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,544)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(130)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other9.7%(290)
Diversity Score34%(1,022)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,570)
Black1.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(100)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other12%(367)
Diversity Score37.2%(1,139)
Diversity Score
37
+9%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−8%since 2019
from 24.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan?

K. I. Sawyer, Michigan has about 3,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan?

The typical household in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan earns about $37,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is K. I. Sawyer, Michigan expensive?

In K. I. Sawyer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan?

About 34.0% of people in K. I. Sawyer, 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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