CITY · 2020 ACS
Mears
Michigan · 332 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2021. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,100.
At a glance
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024204
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
Information16.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$118,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $122,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(7)
Diversity Score25.6%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(10)
Diversity Score38.7%(128)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mears, Michigan?
Mears, Michigan has about 332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Mears, Michigan expensive?
In Mears, Michigan, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.
How educated are people in Mears, Michigan?
About 3.8% 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 10.7% of people in Mears, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.
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