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Vassar

Michigan · 2,685 residents (2025 est.) · 2.148 sq mi
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Vassar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,444. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
2,707
−4%since 2000
from 2,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,260 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+26%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,685 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Vassar
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,444
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,087 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,221
+88%since 2000
from $15,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−1%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,457)
Black8.2%(232)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(83)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(741)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,178)
Black2.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(366)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(97)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,125)
Diversity Score
42
+58%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar, Michigan?

Vassar, Michigan has about 2,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vassar, Michigan?

The typical household in Vassar, Michigan earns about $59,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vassar, Michigan expensive?

In Vassar, Michigan, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar, Michigan?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vassar, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vassar, Michigan?

About 14.8% of people in Vassar, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vassar, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Vassar, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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