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Niles

Michigan · 11,988 residents · 5.794 sq mi
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Niles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,000. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,988
−2%since 2000
from 12,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,069 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Niles
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,415
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,721
+37%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(9,782)
Black12.3%(1,498)
Hispanic / Latino4%(485)
Asian0.5%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(4,550)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(8,739)
Black10.6%(1,273)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(868)
Asian0.9%(113)
Other5.4%(652)
Diversity Score52%(6,234)
Diversity Score
52
+39%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niles, Michigan?

Niles, Michigan has about 11,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niles, Michigan?

The typical household in Niles, Michigan earns about $38,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niles, Michigan expensive?

In Niles, Michigan, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Niles, Michigan?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Niles, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niles, Michigan?

About 23.2% of people in Niles, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niles, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Niles, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 468 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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