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Luther

Michigan · 339 residents · 0.973 sq mi
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Luther has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $34,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

339
+10%since 1990
from 307 in 1990
1990 – 2025
348 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 316 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+10%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1692563444325191990201020202024Luther
2024303
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,583
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,715
+71%since 1990
from $6,253 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$488
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
82.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
18.0% rent
1.4
−10%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(306)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score10.5%(36)
11
+336%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Luther, Michigan?

Luther, Michigan has about 339 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Luther, Michigan?

The typical household in Luther, Michigan earns about $24,583 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 $34,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Luther, Michigan?

About 2.9% 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 22.2% of people in Luther, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luther, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Luther, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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