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Mears

Michigan · 204 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Mears has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
204
+8%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 166 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+1%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
17521826130334620202024Mears
2024204
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,583
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,364 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,126
Unchangedsince 2023
from $29,167 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+6%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,034 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.9%(32)
Diversity Score67.9%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(37)
Diversity Score66%(135)
Diversity Score
66
−3%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+25%since 2023
from 18.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
43.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mears, Michigan?

Mears, Michigan has about 204 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mears, Michigan?

The typical household in Mears, Michigan earns about $44,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mears, Michigan expensive?

In Mears, Michigan, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Mears, Michigan?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mears, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mears, Michigan?

About 17.2% of people in Mears, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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