CITY
Painesdale
Michigan · 416 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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The short version
Painesdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 18% since 2023. Median home value is $92,800. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024416
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(25)
5 to 911.8%(49)
10 to 1413.9%(58)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 248.4%(35)
25 to 3419.2%(80)
35 to 4411.1%(46)
45 to 543.6%(15)
55 to 6414.4%(60)
65 to 744.3%(18)
75 to 847.2%(30)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$63,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,436 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
Public administration17.5%
Information12%
Retail trade8%
Transportation & warehousing7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$92,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
1.5
+7%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
4
+2%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.2%(75)
Married48.2%(80)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.6%(11)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married61.9%(73)
Widowed5.9%(7)
Divorced32.2%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Painesdale, Michigan?
Painesdale, Michigan has about 416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Painesdale, Michigan?
The typical household in Painesdale, Michigan earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Painesdale, Michigan expensive?
In Painesdale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $92,800.
How educated are people in Painesdale, Michigan?
About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Painesdale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Painesdale, Michigan?
About 13.3% of people in Painesdale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.
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MichiganDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024