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Posen

Michigan · 234 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Posen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−20%since 2000
from 292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692172653133611990201020202024Posen
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,317
+28%since 2000
from $12,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(274)
Black3.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score3%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−70%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
11.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Posen, Michigan?

Posen, Michigan has about 234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Posen, Michigan?

The typical household in Posen, Michigan earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Posen, Michigan expensive?

In Posen, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Posen, Michigan?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Posen, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Posen, Michigan?

About 26.8% of people in Posen, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Posen, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Posen, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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