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Shields

Michigan · 6,590 residents · 7.878 sq mi
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Shields is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $101,400. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,590
−1%since 1990
from 6,634 in 1990
1990 – 2024
837 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 842 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+15%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Shields
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,859
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,519
+52%since 1990
from $15,436 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$603
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
86.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
13.9% rent
2.0
+27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(6,539)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(160)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score9.1%(606)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,231)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(219)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score11.1%(734)
11
+22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shields, Michigan?

Shields, Michigan has about 6,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shields, Michigan?

The typical household in Shields, Michigan earns about $49,859 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 $101,400, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Shields, Michigan?

About 19.8% 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 3.7% of people in Shields, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shields, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Shields, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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