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Weidman

Michigan · 920 residents · 5.653 sq mi
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Weidman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,000. The poverty rate of 44.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
+5%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6398179961K1K1990201020202024Weidman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,971
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,044
+7%since 2000
from $15,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$599
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(31)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other15.5%(143)
Diversity Score37.4%(344)
Diversity Score
37
+812%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weidman, Michigan?

Weidman, Michigan has about 920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weidman, Michigan?

The typical household in Weidman, Michigan earns about $34,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weidman, Michigan expensive?

In Weidman, Michigan, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Weidman, Michigan?

About 4.1% 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 44.5% 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 222 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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