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Michigan City

North Dakota · 258 residents (2025 est.) · 0.503 sq mi
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Michigan City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $120,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−20%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
551 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+8%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1622323023724421990201020202024Michigan City
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,938
+168%since 2000
from $16,034 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+10%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+94%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(342)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(29)
Asian4%(11)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score35%(97)
Diversity Score
35
+2316%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigan City, North Dakota?

Michigan City, North Dakota has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michigan City, North Dakota?

The typical household in Michigan City, North Dakota earns about $75,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigan City, North Dakota expensive?

In Michigan City, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan City, North Dakota?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Michigan City, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan City, North Dakota?

About 4.7% of people in Michigan City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Michigan City, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Michigan City, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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