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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Michigan Center

Michigan · 4,863 residents · 5.041 sq mi
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Michigan Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,078. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,863
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,641 in 2000
1990 – 2024
965 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Michigan Center
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,078
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,056 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,037
−36%vs 2000
vs $18,701 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $490 in 2000
US average: $450
83.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
16.3% rent
1.6
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,485)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(71)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(251)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(31)
Diversity Score4.3%(207)
4
−21%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Michigan Center, Michigan?

Michigan Center, Michigan has about 4,863 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Michigan Center, Michigan?

The typical household in Michigan Center, Michigan earns about $27,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigan Center, Michigan expensive?

In Michigan Center, Michigan, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan Center, Michigan?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Michigan Center, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan Center, Michigan?

About 9.2% of people in Michigan Center, 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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