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Temperance

Michigan · 8,517 residents · 4.612 sq mi
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Temperance is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $172,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,517
+10%since 2000
from 7,757 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Temperance
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,650
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,090 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,583
+10%since 2000
from $24,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(8,127)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(190)
Asian0.8%(69)
Other0.8%(66)
Diversity Score10.2%(872)
Diversity Score
10
+59%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temperance, Michigan?

Temperance, Michigan has about 8,517 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temperance, Michigan?

The typical household in Temperance, Michigan earns about $60,650 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 $172,800, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Temperance, Michigan?

About 23.7% 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 5.1% of people in Temperance, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temperance, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Temperance, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,975 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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