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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zilwaukee

Michigan · 1,799 residents · 2.211 sq mi
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Zilwaukee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,014. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,799
−3%since 1990
from 1,850 in 1990
1990 – 2025
814 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 837 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+3%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Zilwaukee
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,014
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,343 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,491
+57%since 1990
from $12,448 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
86.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
13.1% rent
1.7
+25%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,632)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(112)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score20%(359)
20
+113%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zilwaukee, Michigan?

Zilwaukee, Michigan has about 1,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zilwaukee, Michigan?

The typical household in Zilwaukee, Michigan earns about $42,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zilwaukee, Michigan expensive?

In Zilwaukee, Michigan, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Zilwaukee, Michigan?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Zilwaukee, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zilwaukee, Michigan?

About 6.4% of people in Zilwaukee, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zilwaukee, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Zilwaukee, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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