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Michigan City

North Dakota · 294 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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Michigan City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $40,700. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
294
−15%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+17%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622323023724421990201020202024Michigan City
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,321
+21%since 2000
from $16,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing17.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+46%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(8)
Diversity Score
3
+80%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigan City, North Dakota?

Michigan City, North Dakota has about 294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Michigan City, North Dakota earns about $33,750 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 $40,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan City, North Dakota?

About 19.9% 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 7.1% 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 125 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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