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South Boardman

Michigan · 553 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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South Boardman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $193,300. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
553
+6%since 2023
from 521 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 158 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−1%since 2023
from 34.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
492543595647698201020202024South Boardman
2024553
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,781 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,276
+3%since 2023
from $29,525 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−9%since 2023
from 0.367 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(21)
Diversity Score9.7%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(24)
Diversity Score10.4%(57)
Diversity Score
10
+7%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
−15%since 2023
from 36.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% 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
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
51.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Boardman, Michigan?

South Boardman, Michigan has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Boardman, Michigan?

The typical household in South Boardman, Michigan earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Boardman, Michigan expensive?

In South Boardman, Michigan, the median home is worth about $193,300.

How educated are people in South Boardman, Michigan?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Boardman, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Boardman, Michigan?

About 11.4% of people in South Boardman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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