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Northport

Michigan · 503 residents (2025 est.) · 1.648 sq mi
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Northport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,357. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 183 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,200. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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
465
−28%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.9
+23%since 2000
from 50.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3554395246096931990201020202024Northport
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,357
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,388
+192%since 2000
from $23,786 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+52%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−13%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(32)
Diversity Score
7
−29%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northport, Michigan?

Northport, Michigan has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northport, Michigan?

The typical household in Northport, Michigan earns about $100,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northport, Michigan expensive?

In Northport, Michigan, the median home is worth about $295,200, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Northport, Michigan?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northport, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northport, Michigan?

About 8.5% of people in Northport, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northport, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Northport, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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