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Maple Rapids

Michigan · 573 residents · 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 $45,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
−11%since 2000
from 643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+30%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4885636397147891990201020202024Maple Rapids
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,634
+45%since 2000
from $14,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(543)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(28)
Diversity Score
5
+318%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

Maple Rapids, Michigan has about 573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maple Rapids, Michigan earns about $45,000 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Maple Rapids, Michigan?

About 6.1% 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 30.2% of people in Maple Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maple Rapids, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Maple Rapids, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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