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Rose City

Michigan · 577 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Rose City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,932. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
−20%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
536 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+17%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5476257047828601990201020202024Rose City
2024575
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,932
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,500
+92%since 2000
from $10,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,300
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(691)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score7.1%(41)
Diversity Score
7
+84%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose City, Michigan?

Rose City, Michigan has about 577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose City, Michigan earns about $26,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose City, Michigan expensive?

In Rose City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Rose City, Michigan?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rose City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose City, Michigan?

About 38.9% of people in Rose City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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