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Muir

Michigan · 604 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Muir has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,056. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
−5%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+8%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4385195996797601990201020202024Muir
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,056
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,096 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,809
+21%since 2000
from $13,938 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(561)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(18)
Asian1.5%(9)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score13.6%(82)
Diversity Score
14
+129%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir, Michigan?

Muir, Michigan has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muir, Michigan?

The typical household in Muir, Michigan earns about $38,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muir, Michigan expensive?

In Muir, Michigan, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Muir, Michigan?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muir, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muir, Michigan?

About 13.1% of people in Muir, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muir, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Muir, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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