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Shaftsburg

Michigan · 441 residents · 1 sq mi
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Shaftsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,100. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $233,400. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% 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

Total population
441
−11%since 2023
from 498 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 498 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
28934640346051720202024Shaftsburg
2024441
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,054 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,043
+8%since 2023
from $37,873 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.172
−15%since 2023
from 0.202 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $235,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
0.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+61.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.9%(17)
Diversity Score10.9%(48)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+6%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
52.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaftsburg, Michigan?

Shaftsburg, Michigan has about 441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shaftsburg, Michigan?

The typical household in Shaftsburg, Michigan earns about $94,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaftsburg, Michigan expensive?

In Shaftsburg, Michigan, the median home is worth about $233,400.

How educated are people in Shaftsburg, Michigan?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shaftsburg, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaftsburg, Michigan?

About 2.9% of people in Shaftsburg, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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