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Powers

Michigan · 381 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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Powers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,300. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−11%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.6
−13%since 2000
from 68.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2463113764415061990201020202024Powers
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,677
+60%since 2000
from $14,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(361)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(11)
Diversity Score10.5%(40)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
64.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers, Michigan?

Powers, Michigan has about 381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powers, Michigan?

The typical household in Powers, Michigan earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powers, Michigan expensive?

In Powers, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Michigan?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Powers, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powers, Michigan?

About 21.4% of people in Powers, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powers, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Powers, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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