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Kingsley

Michigan · 1,431 residents · 1.328 sq mi
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Kingsley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,100. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,431
−3%since 2000
from 1,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+21%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6249421K2K2K1990201020202024Kingsley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,694
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,523
+44%since 2000
from $14,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+75%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,413)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,299)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(46)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.3%(33)
Diversity Score15.4%(220)
Diversity Score
15
+202%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsley, Michigan?

Kingsley, Michigan has about 1,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsley, Michigan?

The typical household in Kingsley, Michigan earns about $44,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsley, Michigan expensive?

In Kingsley, Michigan, the median home is worth about $174,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsley, Michigan?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsley, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsley, Michigan?

About 10.4% of people in Kingsley, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsley, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsley, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 701 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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