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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northport

Michigan · 648 residents · 1.648 sq mi
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Northport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $136,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
648
+10%since 1990
from 591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 359 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
50.2
+16%since 1990
from 43.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3554395246096931990201020202024Northport
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,368
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,031 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,786
+111%since 1990
from $11,296 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+15%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(73)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score9.6%(62)
Diversity Score
10
−22%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northport, Michigan?

Northport, Michigan has about 648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northport, Michigan?

The typical household in Northport, Michigan earns about $40,368 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 $136,600, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Northport, Michigan?

About 32.2% 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 9.1% of people in Northport, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northport, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Northport, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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