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Muir

Michigan · 646 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 $29,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646
+2%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+14%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4385195996797601990201020202024Muir
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,620
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,951
+57%since 2000
from $13,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(590)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(68)
Diversity Score34.1%(221)
Diversity Score
34
+477%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir, Michigan?

Muir, Michigan has about 646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muir, Michigan?

The typical household in Muir, Michigan earns about $29,620 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 $66,800, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Muir, Michigan?

About 6.5% 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 22.5% of people in Muir, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muir, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Muir, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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