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Stanwood

Michigan · 194 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 $38,125. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−5%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231591962332691990201020202024Stanwood
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,966
+17%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(13)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Michigan?

Stanwood, Michigan has about 194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Stanwood, Michigan earns about $38,125 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 $73,100.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Michigan?

About 9.2% 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 19.8% 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 7 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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