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Rothbury

Michigan · 462 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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
+11%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633173724264801990201020202024Rothbury
2024356
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,085
+29%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(364)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score32.1%(148)
Diversity Score
32
+48%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothbury, Michigan?

Rothbury, Michigan has about 462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rothbury, Michigan?

The typical household in Rothbury, Michigan earns about $46,250 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Rothbury, Michigan?

About 15.1% 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 19.1% of people in Rothbury, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rothbury, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rothbury, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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