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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Temperance

Michigan · 6,542 residents · 4.612 sq mi
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Temperance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,213. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,215 residents. Median home value is $73,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,542
−16%vs 2000
vs 7,757 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,418 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Temperance
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,213
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,090 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,725
−35%vs 2000
vs $24,237 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $618 in 2000
US average: $450
82.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
1.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,512)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(150)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(500)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(6,542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(55)
1
−87%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Temperance, Michigan?

Temperance, Michigan has about 6,542 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Temperance, Michigan?

The typical household in Temperance, Michigan earns about $41,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temperance, Michigan expensive?

In Temperance, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Temperance, Michigan?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Temperance, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temperance, Michigan?

About 4.5% of people in Temperance, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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