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Reese

Michigan · 1,265 residents (2025 est.) · 1.35 sq mi
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Reese is home to 1,274 people in Michigan. At a median age of 46.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,700. The poverty rate is 2.6%, under the national 12.5%. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,274
−7%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1,265 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
943 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.9
+19%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.35 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K19902000201020202024Reese
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(43)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(113)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(64)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(63)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(132)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(177)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(171)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(135)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.8%(201)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.8%(112)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$82,361
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$43,270
+92%since 2000
from $22,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.373
+3%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$174,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$879
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
24.9% rent
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.22 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.33 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
11.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−28%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,337)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(35)
14
+15%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(37)
Ancestry
German56.8%(723)
Polish20.7%(264)
English10.8%(137)
Irish9.5%(121)
American7.3%(93)
French3.8%(48)
British1.8%(23)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(20)
Canadian1.4%(18)
Scottish1.3%(17)
Austrian0.7%(9)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.6%(8)
Lithuanian0.5%(7)
Russian0.5%(6)
Belgian0.4%(5)
Italian0.3%(4)
Swedish0.3%(4)
Ukrainian0.3%(4)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Section 05

Education

29.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
10.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
62.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
21.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
55.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
56.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(108)
Married64.3%(304)
Widowed2.1%(10)
Divorced10.8%(51)
Women 15+
Never married24%(148)
Married52.4%(323)
Widowed14.8%(91)
Divorced8.8%(54)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
66.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.7%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)16%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era56%(42)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.7%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 75 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reese, Michigan?

Reese, Michigan has about 1,274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reese, Michigan?

The typical household in Reese, Michigan earns about $82,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reese, Michigan expensive?

In Reese, Michigan, the median home is worth about $174,700, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Reese, Michigan?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Reese, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reese, Michigan?

About 2.6% of people in Reese, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reese, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Reese, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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