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Tecumseh

Michigan · 8,680 residents · 5.649 sq mi
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Tecumseh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,700. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,680
+1%since 2000
from 8,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.6
+23%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Tecumseh
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(426)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(466)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(531)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(491)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(433)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(1,007)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(1,026)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(1,091)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.8%(1,201)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.2%(1,146)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(593)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(269)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,289
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,857
+40%since 2000
from $22,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(7,999)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(377)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(7,642)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(499)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other4.1%(359)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.3%(440)
Puerto Rican2.6%(221)
Salvadoran0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Japanese0.3%(26)
Ancestry
German29.9%(2,504)
American14.1%(1,180)
English12.7%(1,065)
Irish12.4%(1,040)
Polish6.3%(526)
French5.4%(451)
Italian3.5%(296)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(259)
Scottish2.5%(206)
Dutch1.9%(160)
Greek1.5%(123)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.4%(120)
British1.2%(99)
Czech0.7%(56)
Hungarian0.6%(48)
Welsh0.5%(45)
Canadian0.4%(34)
Finnish0.3%(26)
Danish0.3%(25)
Belgian0.3%(24)
Armenian0.1%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(12)
Swiss0.1%(12)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
Arab0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(1,050)
Married57%(1,914)
Widowed1.5%(51)
Divorced10.2%(342)
Women 15+
Never married32.1%(1,260)
Married48.2%(1,891)
Widowed9.5%(373)
Divorced10.2%(401)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecumseh, Michigan?

Tecumseh, Michigan has about 8,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tecumseh, Michigan?

The typical household in Tecumseh, Michigan earns about $58,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tecumseh, Michigan expensive?

In Tecumseh, Michigan, the median home is worth about $147,700, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Tecumseh, Michigan?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tecumseh, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecumseh, Michigan?

About 6.8% of people in Tecumseh, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tecumseh, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Tecumseh, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,218 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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