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Prudenville

Michigan · 1,643 residents · 2.853 sq mi
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Prudenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,340. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,643
−5%since 2000
from 1,737 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
576 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+8%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Prudenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,340
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,770
+46%since 2000
from $19,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+40%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,701)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,508)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other3.5%(58)
Diversity Score13.8%(226)
Diversity Score
14
+631%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prudenville, Michigan?

Prudenville, Michigan has about 1,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prudenville, Michigan?

The typical household in Prudenville, Michigan earns about $39,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prudenville, Michigan expensive?

In Prudenville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $146,500, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Prudenville, Michigan?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Prudenville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prudenville, Michigan?

About 15.3% of people in Prudenville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prudenville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Prudenville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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