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Weidman

Michigan · 1,156 residents · 5.653 sq mi
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Population has grown 32% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 52.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,156
+32%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6398179961K1K1990201020202024Weidman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,108
+51%since 2000
from $15,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.3%
+42.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+18%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(829)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian4%(46)
Other23.2%(268)
Diversity Score53.6%(620)
Diversity Score
54
+1208%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weidman, Michigan?

Weidman, Michigan has about 1,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Weidman, Michigan?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Weidman, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weidman, Michigan?

About 52.3% of people in Weidman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weidman, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Weidman, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 458 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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