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Mesick

Michigan · 397 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 $28,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,400. The poverty rate of 43.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
−11%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+33%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3443864284695111990201020202024Mesick
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,387
+102%since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(329)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(56)
Diversity Score39.5%(157)
Diversity Score
40
+615%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesick, Michigan?

Mesick, Michigan has about 397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesick, Michigan?

The typical household in Mesick, Michigan earns about $28,750 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Mesick, Michigan?

About 8.7% 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 43.8% 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 48 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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