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Pearl Beach

Michigan · 4,698 residents · 4.805 sq mi
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Pearl Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,870. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $185,100. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,698
+46%since 2000
from 3,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
978 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+14%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Pearl Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,870
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,186 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,244
+9%since 2000
from $32,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,396)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score6%(282)
Diversity Score
6
+207%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 34.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

Pearl Beach, Michigan has about 4,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pearl Beach, Michigan earns about $61,870 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 $185,100, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl Beach, Michigan?

About 20.0% 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 9.7% of people in Pearl Beach, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl Beach, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl Beach, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,304 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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