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Shields

Michigan · 6,587 residents · 7.878 sq mi
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Shields has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $126,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
6,587
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,590 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
836 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Shields
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,457
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,397
+4%since 2000
from $23,519 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,116)
Black1.1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(284)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other1.3%(86)
Diversity Score17.7%(1,164)
Diversity Score
18
+59%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shields, Michigan?

Shields, Michigan has about 6,587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shields, Michigan?

The typical household in Shields, Michigan earns about $52,457 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 $126,300, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Shields, Michigan?

About 16.2% 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 4.7% 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 47 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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