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Munising

Michigan · 1,938 residents (2025 est.) · 5.258 sq mi
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Munising has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,808. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 564 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,300. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
−22%since 2000
from 2,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+13%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,938 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Munising
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,808
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,899 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,753
+71%since 2000
from $19,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−16%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,370)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,629)
Black1.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.7%(291)
Diversity Score37.2%(735)
Diversity Score
37
+692%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munising, Michigan?

Munising, Michigan has about 1,975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Munising, Michigan?

The typical household in Munising, Michigan earns about $59,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Munising, Michigan expensive?

In Munising, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Munising, Michigan?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Munising, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Munising, Michigan?

About 4.2% of people in Munising, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Munising, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Munising, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 808 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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