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Ubly

Michigan · 824 residents (2025 est.) · 1.315 sq mi
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Ubly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,886. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−10%since 2000
from 873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7117558008448881990201020202024Ubly
2024785
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,886
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,053
+71%since 2000
from $18,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+12%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(859)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(17)
Diversity Score8.4%(66)
Diversity Score
8
+168%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ubly, Michigan?

Ubly, Michigan has about 785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ubly, Michigan?

The typical household in Ubly, Michigan earns about $54,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ubly, Michigan expensive?

In Ubly, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,700, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Ubly, Michigan?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ubly, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ubly, Michigan?

About 19.0% of people in Ubly, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ubly, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ubly, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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