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Swartz Creek

Michigan · 5,758 residents · 4.191 sq mi
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Swartz Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,758
+13%since 2000
from 5,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Swartz Creek
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,177
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,112 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,293
+15%since 2000
from $22,046 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,813)
Black1.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(107)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(492)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,188)
Black5%(290)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(130)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other1.3%(78)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,277)
Diversity Score
22
+130%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

Swartz Creek, Michigan has about 5,758 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

The typical household in Swartz Creek, Michigan earns about $44,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swartz Creek, Michigan expensive?

In Swartz Creek, Michigan, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Swartz Creek, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

About 12.0% of people in Swartz Creek, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swartz Creek, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Swartz Creek, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 907 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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