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Luna Pier

Michigan · 1,351 residents (2025 est.) · 1.492 sq mi
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Luna Pier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,641. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,244
−16%since 2000
from 1,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+41%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,351 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Luna Pier
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,641
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,909 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,125
+108%since 2000
from $19,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+2%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,388)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,053)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(57)
Asian1.7%(21)
Other8.5%(106)
Diversity Score34.2%(426)
Diversity Score
34
+323%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luna Pier, Michigan?

Luna Pier, Michigan has about 1,244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luna Pier, Michigan?

The typical household in Luna Pier, Michigan earns about $61,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luna Pier, Michigan expensive?

In Luna Pier, Michigan, the median home is worth about $188,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Luna Pier, Michigan?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Luna Pier, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luna Pier, Michigan?

About 26.0% of people in Luna Pier, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luna Pier, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Luna Pier, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 263 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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