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Parkdale

Michigan · 573 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Parkdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,100. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
−9%since 2023
from 631 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 408 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.5
+5%since 2023
from 63.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
556606657707757201020202024Parkdale
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,276 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,523
+6%since 2023
from $23,239 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+15%since 2023
from 0.316 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information49.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−21%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(571)
Black3.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(24)
Diversity Score22.2%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(507)
Black3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(37)
Diversity Score26.5%(152)
Diversity Score
26
+19%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+80%since 2023
from 11.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Female
60.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkdale, Michigan?

Parkdale, Michigan has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkdale, Michigan?

The typical household in Parkdale, Michigan earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkdale, Michigan expensive?

In Parkdale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,100.

How educated are people in Parkdale, Michigan?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Parkdale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkdale, Michigan?

About 27.1% of people in Parkdale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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