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Luther

Michigan · 328 residents (2025 est.) · 0.973 sq mi
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Luther has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,300. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−11%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:328 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1692563444325191990201020202024Luther
2024303
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,377
+221%since 2000
from $10,715 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−3%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(306)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score21.2%(64)
Diversity Score
21
+101%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luther, Michigan?

Luther, Michigan has about 303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luther, Michigan?

The typical household in Luther, Michigan earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luther, Michigan expensive?

In Luther, Michigan, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Luther, Michigan?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Luther, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luther, Michigan?

About 32.3% of people in Luther, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luther, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Luther, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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