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Tower

Michigan · 275 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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Tower has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,800. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+1%since 2023
from 271 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 499 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−29%since 2023
from 55.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
22925227529832120202024Tower
2024275
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,294
−7%since 2023
from $20,647 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
−9%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $917 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−22%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(33)
Diversity Score42.9%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.1%(47)
Diversity Score57.2%(157)
Diversity Score
57
+33%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+3%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
Female
44.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tower, Michigan?

Tower, Michigan has about 275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tower, Michigan?

The typical household in Tower, Michigan earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tower, Michigan expensive?

In Tower, Michigan, the median home is worth about $94,800, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Tower, Michigan?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tower, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tower, Michigan?

About 30.5% of people in Tower, 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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