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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Novi

Michigan · 47,386 residents · 30.244 sq mi
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Novi is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,918. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $214,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,386
+44%since 1990
from 32,998 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,567 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 1,091 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K40K50K60K70K1990201020202024Novi
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,918
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,992
+73%since 1990
from $20,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$214,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$817
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $680 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
28.9% rent
3.0
+12%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(31,741)
Black0.6%(206)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(418)
Asian2.6%(858)
Diversity Score12.1%(3,995)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(40,777)
Black1.9%(899)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(855)
Asian8.6%(4,091)
Diversity Score28.3%(13,423)
28
+134%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.1%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novi, Michigan?

Novi, Michigan has about 47,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Novi, Michigan?

The typical household in Novi, Michigan earns about $71,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Novi, Michigan expensive?

In Novi, Michigan, the median home is worth about $214,600, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Novi, Michigan?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Novi, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Novi, Michigan?

About 2.2% of people in Novi, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Novi, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Novi, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,388 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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