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Northport

Michigan · 496 residents · 1.648 sq mi
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Northport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,063. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $199,100. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
496
−23%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.0
+25%since 2000
from 50.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3554395246096931990201020202024Northport
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,063
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,898
+169%since 2000
from $23,786 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−15%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(453)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score14.1%(70)
Diversity Score
14
+47%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northport, Michigan?

Northport, Michigan has about 496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northport, Michigan?

The typical household in Northport, Michigan earns about $69,063 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 $199,100, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Northport, Michigan?

About 60.9% 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 7.1% 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 95 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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