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Rothbury

Michigan · 432 residents · 2.459 sq mi
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Rothbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
+4%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633173724264801990201020202024Rothbury
2024356
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,964
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,385
+24%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(38)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(335)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(11)
Diversity Score39.9%(172)
Diversity Score
40
+84%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothbury, Michigan?

Rothbury, Michigan has about 432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rothbury, Michigan?

The typical household in Rothbury, Michigan earns about $36,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rothbury, Michigan expensive?

In Rothbury, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Rothbury, Michigan?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rothbury, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rothbury, Michigan?

About 14.7% of people in Rothbury, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rothbury, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rothbury, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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