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Vassar

Michigan · 2,697 residents · 2.148 sq mi
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Vassar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,200. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,700. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,697
−4%since 2000
from 2,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+7%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Vassar
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,087 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,980
+20%since 2000
from $15,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,309)
Black8.5%(229)
Hispanic / Latino3%(80)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other3.4%(91)
Diversity Score33.3%(899)
Diversity Score
33
+27%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar, Michigan?

Vassar, Michigan has about 2,697 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vassar, Michigan?

The typical household in Vassar, Michigan earns about $41,200 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar, Michigan?

About 15.0% 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 22.9% 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 138 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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