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Posen

Michigan · 270 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 $36,563. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
−8%since 2000
from 292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692172653133611990201020202024Posen
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,220
+83%since 2000
from $12,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$244
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(18)
Diversity Score16.2%(44)
Diversity Score
16
+61%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Posen, Michigan?

Posen, Michigan has about 270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Posen, Michigan?

The typical household in Posen, Michigan earns about $36,563 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Posen, Michigan?

About 4.7% 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 14.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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