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Maple Rapids

Michigan · 588 residents (2025 est.) · 1.366 sq mi
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Maple Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,000. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
727
+13%since 2000
from 643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:588 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4885636397147891990201020202024Maple Rapids
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,166
+91%since 2000
from $14,190 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−16%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(635)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(684)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(19)
Diversity Score14.1%(103)
Diversity Score
14
+1107%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

Maple Rapids, Michigan has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in Maple Rapids, Michigan earns about $51,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maple Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Maple Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $131,000, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maple Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

About 34.7% of people in Maple Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maple Rapids, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Maple Rapids, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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