CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Potterville

Michigan · 3,055 residents · 1.746 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Lansing metro area
Compare
The short version

Potterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,200. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,055
+41%since 2000
from 2,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+15%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Potterville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,573
+37%since 2000
from $17,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Potterville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,032)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(87)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(241)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,559)
Black1.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7%(215)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other4.2%(130)
Diversity Score31.4%(959)
Diversity Score
31
+182%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Potterville

Hilliard
Pop 3,161
Bridgeville
Pop 2,997
Eastpoint
Pop 3,163
Midway
Pop 3,482
Places similar to Potterville
Head to head

Compare Potterville to nearby cities

POTTERVILLE VS
Charlotte
Income$62,681+14%
Home value$153,900+63%
Population9,305+197%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POTTERVILLE VS
Waverly
Income$75,700+38%
Home value$234,600+149%
Population23,575+652%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POTTERVILLE VS
Holt
Income$86,472+58%
Home value$226,400+140%
Population25,316+708%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POTTERVILLE VS
Lansing
Income$54,382−1%
Home value$128,700+37%
Population113,884+3533%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Potterville, Michigan?

Potterville, Michigan has about 3,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potterville, Michigan?

The typical household in Potterville, Michigan earns about $54,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potterville, Michigan expensive?

In Potterville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Potterville, Michigan?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Potterville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potterville, Michigan?

About 14.3% of people in Potterville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potterville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Potterville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,532 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Potterville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →