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Pigeon

Michigan · 1,208 residents · 0.795 sq mi
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Pigeon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,519 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K1K1K1990201020202024Pigeon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,350
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,129
+6%since 2000
from $17,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+60%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,151)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(31)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,162)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score10.4%(126)
Diversity Score
10
+28%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pigeon, Michigan?

Pigeon, Michigan has about 1,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pigeon, Michigan?

The typical household in Pigeon, Michigan earns about $29,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pigeon, Michigan expensive?

In Pigeon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Pigeon, Michigan?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pigeon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pigeon, Michigan?

About 19.1% of people in Pigeon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pigeon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Pigeon, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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