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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pearl Beach

Michigan · 3,224 residents · 4.805 sq mi
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Pearl Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,186. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $183,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,224
−5%since 1990
from 3,394 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 706 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.4
+13%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Pearl Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,186
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,646 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,320
+58%since 1990
from $20,505 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
8.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(84)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score2%(63)
Diversity Score
2
−21%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+7%since 1990
from 32.5 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 Pearl Beach, Michigan?

Pearl Beach, Michigan has about 3,224 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

The typical household in Pearl Beach, Michigan earns about $55,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl Beach, Michigan expensive?

In Pearl Beach, Michigan, the median home is worth about $183,500, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl Beach, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

About 3.2% of people in Pearl Beach, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl Beach, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl Beach, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 170 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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