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South Boardman

Michigan · 509 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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South Boardman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,500. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $138,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−5%since 2019
from 535 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 162 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2019
from 38.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
492543595647698201020202024South Boardman
2024553
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,946 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,944
+28%since 2019
from $17,971 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $91,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $791 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(16)
Diversity Score7.3%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(473)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.2%(11)
Diversity Score10.1%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+39%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+10%since 2019
from 35.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Boardman, Michigan?

South Boardman, Michigan has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Boardman, Michigan earns about $55,500 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 $138,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in South Boardman, Michigan?

About 17.8% 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 12.4% of people in South Boardman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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