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Mesick

Michigan · 394 residents · 1.329 sq mi
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Mesick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,500. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−12%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+20%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3443864284695111990201020202024Mesick
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,885
+31%since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(434)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(21)
Diversity Score19.4%(77)
Diversity Score
19
+251%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesick, Michigan?

Mesick, Michigan has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesick, Michigan?

The typical household in Mesick, Michigan earns about $27,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesick, Michigan expensive?

In Mesick, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Mesick, Michigan?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mesick, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesick, Michigan?

About 34.8% of people in Mesick, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesick, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesick, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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