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Stanwood

Michigan · 211 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Stanwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+3%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
−3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231591962332691990201020202024Stanwood
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,594
−9%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+58.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+42%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(195)
Black2.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score16.9%(36)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Michigan?

Stanwood, Michigan has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Stanwood, Michigan earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanwood, Michigan expensive?

In Stanwood, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Michigan?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanwood, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanwood, Michigan?

About 6.3% of people in Stanwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanwood, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanwood, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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