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Rogers City

Michigan · 2,850 residents · 4.535 sq mi
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Rogers City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,556. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,850
−14%since 2000
from 3,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+18%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Rogers City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,556
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,539
+38%since 2000
from $17,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,258)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,660)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(46)
Asian1%(28)
Other2.5%(72)
Diversity Score13.1%(372)
Diversity Score
13
+590%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogers City, Michigan?

Rogers City, Michigan has about 2,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rogers City, Michigan earns about $40,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rogers City, Michigan expensive?

In Rogers City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Rogers City, Michigan?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rogers City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rogers City, Michigan?

About 18.6% of people in Rogers City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rogers City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rogers City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 792 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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