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Swartz Creek

Michigan · 5,897 residents · 4.191 sq mi
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Swartz Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,669. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,897
+16%since 2000
from 5,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Swartz Creek
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,669
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,024
+32%since 2000
from $22,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,913)
Black6.9%(407)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(180)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other1.4%(85)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,706)
Diversity Score
29
+200%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

Swartz Creek, Michigan has about 5,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swartz Creek, Michigan earns about $52,669 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 $119,900, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Swartz Creek, Michigan?

About 17.5% 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 5.9% 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 1,046 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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