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Pearl Beach

Michigan · 2,829 residents · 4.805 sq mi
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Pearl Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,458. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $203,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,829
−12%since 2000
from 3,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.8
+16%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Pearl Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,458
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,186 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,820
+2%since 2000
from $32,320 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,762)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score4.8%(135)
Diversity Score
5
+145%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

Pearl Beach, Michigan has about 2,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pearl Beach, Michigan earns about $61,458 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 $203,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

About 16.8% 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 6.7% 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 565 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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