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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Petoskey

Michigan · 6,080 residents · 5.147 sq mi
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Petoskey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,657. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $123,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,080
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+9%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Petoskey
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,657
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,055 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,259
+39%since 1990
from $14,626 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+48%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,846)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian1.2%(73)
Diversity Score9.8%(593)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,689)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(71)
Asian0.8%(47)
Diversity Score5.7%(349)
Diversity Score
6
−41%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 14.5 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 Petoskey, Michigan?

Petoskey, Michigan has about 6,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petoskey, Michigan?

The typical household in Petoskey, Michigan earns about $33,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petoskey, Michigan expensive?

In Petoskey, Michigan, the median home is worth about $123,100, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Petoskey, Michigan?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petoskey, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petoskey, Michigan?

About 12.0% of people in Petoskey, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petoskey, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Petoskey, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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