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South Range

Michigan · 741 residents (2025 est.) · 0.364 sq mi
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South Range has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,542. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 245 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,100. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−34%since 2000
from 727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+7%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:741 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4435596757919071990201020202024South Range
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,542
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,683
+116%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+17%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(704)
Black2.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(18)
Diversity Score19.5%(94)
Diversity Score
19
+203%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Range, Michigan?

South Range, Michigan has about 482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Range, Michigan earns about $58,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Range, Michigan expensive?

In South Range, Michigan, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in South Range, Michigan?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Range, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Range, Michigan?

About 23.7% of people in South Range, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Range, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Range, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 319 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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