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Stephenson

Michigan · 816 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Stephenson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
816
−7%since 2000
from 875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
−3%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7978549109661K1990201020202024Stephenson
2024902
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+41%since 2000
from $16,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(858)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.3%(18)
Diversity Score11.8%(96)
Diversity Score
12
+719%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephenson, Michigan?

Stephenson, Michigan has about 816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stephenson, Michigan?

The typical household in Stephenson, Michigan earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephenson, Michigan expensive?

In Stephenson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Stephenson, Michigan?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stephenson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephenson, Michigan?

About 22.4% of people in Stephenson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephenson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephenson, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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