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Standish

Michigan · 1,449 residents (2025 est.) · 2.178 sq mi
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Standish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,395. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,900. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,554
−2%since 2000
from 1,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,449 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Standish
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,395
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,212
+93%since 2000
from $13,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−4%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−7%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,504)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,435)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(42)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other2.6%(40)
Diversity Score18.2%(283)
Diversity Score
18
+132%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standish, Michigan?

Standish, Michigan has about 1,554 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Standish, Michigan?

The typical household in Standish, Michigan earns about $35,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Standish, Michigan expensive?

In Standish, Michigan, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Standish, Michigan?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Standish, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Standish, Michigan?

About 20.1% of people in Standish, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Standish, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Standish, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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