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Sunfield

Michigan · 518 residents · 0.759 sq mi
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Sunfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,281. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−12%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+22%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655626597558521990201020202024Sunfield
2024658
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,281
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,310
+13%since 2000
from $18,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(566)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(483)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score16.5%(85)
Diversity Score
16
+179%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunfield, Michigan?

Sunfield, Michigan has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Sunfield, Michigan earns about $58,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunfield, Michigan expensive?

In Sunfield, Michigan, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Sunfield, Michigan?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunfield, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunfield, Michigan?

About 12.8% of people in Sunfield, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunfield, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunfield, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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