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Temperance

Michigan · 9,188 residents · 4.612 sq mi
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Temperance is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,500. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $171,000. Households here earn about 26% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,188
+18%since 2000
from 7,757 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,992 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Temperance
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,682
+51%since 2000
from $24,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(8,277)
Black0.8%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(353)
Asian0.8%(69)
Other1.1%(103)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,476)
Diversity Score
16
+149%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temperance, Michigan?

Temperance, Michigan has about 9,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temperance, Michigan?

The typical household in Temperance, Michigan earns about $74,500 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Temperance, Michigan?

About 28.7% 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 9.4% 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 2,646 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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