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Shields

Michigan · 7,035 residents · 7.878 sq mi
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Shields has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $139,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,035
+7%since 2000
from 6,590 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
893 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+20%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Shields
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,439
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,859 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,125
+45%since 2000
from $23,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(6,218)
Black1.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(411)
Asian1%(70)
Other1.1%(77)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,590)
Diversity Score
23
+103%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shields, Michigan?

Shields, Michigan has about 7,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shields, Michigan?

The typical household in Shields, Michigan earns about $71,439 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 $139,700, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Shields, Michigan?

About 27.1% 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 8.4% of people in Shields, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shields, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Shields, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 401 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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