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Reed City

Michigan · 2,490 residents · 2.102 sq mi
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Reed City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,490
+2%since 2000
from 2,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Reed City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,646
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,756 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,743
+31%since 2000
from $15,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,312)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,215)
Black1.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.8%(45)
Diversity Score15%(372)
Diversity Score
15
+171%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reed City, Michigan?

Reed City, Michigan has about 2,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reed City, Michigan?

The typical household in Reed City, Michigan earns about $33,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reed City, Michigan expensive?

In Reed City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Reed City, Michigan?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Reed City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reed City, Michigan?

About 22.4% of people in Reed City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reed City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Reed City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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