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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shields

Michigan · 6,634 residents · 7.878 sq mi
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Shields is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $62,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,634
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,590 in 2000
1990 – 2024
842 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Shields
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,221
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,859 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,436
−34%vs 2000
vs $23,519 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$443
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $603 in 2000
US average: $450
84.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
15.2% rent
1.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,231)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(219)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(734)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(6,539)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(160)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0.7%(45)
Diversity Score9.1%(606)
9
−18%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shields, Michigan?

Shields, Michigan has about 6,634 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Shields, Michigan?

The typical household in Shields, Michigan earns about $39,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shields, Michigan expensive?

In Shields, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Shields, Michigan?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shields, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shields, Michigan?

About 4.4% of people in Shields, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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