Northeast Michigan, MI Demographics
What is the population of Northeast Michigan?
There are 240,077 residents in Northeast Michigan, with a median age of 53. Of this, 50.53% are males and 49.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.07% of the resident pool in Northeast Michigan, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.37%. Additionally, 0.56% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 211,703 people in Northeast Michigan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 240,077 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 121,312 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 118,765 | 0.3% |
Male Population 50.53%
Female Population 49.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 53 | -1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 235,444 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,280 | -1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,354 | 9.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.07%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.37%
Not Citizen 0.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 406 | 6.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,414 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,501 | 1.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,368 | 8.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 211,703 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.17%
Moved from Same County 4.79%
Moved from Same State 4.82%
Moved from Different State 1.41%
Same House as Last Year 88.8%
What are the employment statistics in Northeast Michigan?
White-collar workers make up 70.09% of the working population in Northeast Michigan, while blue-collar employees account for 29.91%. There are also 10,910 entrepreneurs in Northeast Michigan (11.73% of the workforce); 62,244 workers employed in private companies (66.95%); and 11,535 people working in governmental institutions (12.41%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 65,160 | 2.3% |
| Blue Collar | 27,809 | 2.7% |
White Collar 70.09%
Blue Collar 29.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,910 | 2.1% |
| Private Companies | 62,244 | 2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 11,535 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,281 | 5.2% |
Self Employees 11.73%
Private Companies 66.95%
Governmental Workers 12.41%
Not for Profit Companies 8.91%
How many households are there in Northeast Michigan?
There are a total of 106,317 households in Northeast Michigan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62% of these Northeast Michigan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38%. Additionally, 20.82% of households have children and 79.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 106,317 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 65,915 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 40,402 | 3.5% |
Family Households 62%
Non-Family Households 38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,138 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 84,179 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 20.82%
Households without Children 79.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Northeast Michigan?
The average annual household income in Northeast Michigan is $64,125, while the median household income sits at $52,346 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,647, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $56,964. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,328 and $46,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,125 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $52,346 | 9.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 201,416 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Northeast Michigan?
There are 177,551 housing units in Northeast Michigan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 106,317 occupied housing units in Northeast Michigan, 83.25% are owner-occupied, while 16.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,050. In general, housing costs reach $711 per month in Northeast Michigan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 177,551 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,188 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,266 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,455 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24,120 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 35,686 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23,279 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26,533 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19,026 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,720 | 13.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 277 | 145.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 106,317 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 88,504 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $17,813 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 83.25%
Renter Occupied 16.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 44,489 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 44,015 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $146,050 | 18.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $119,700 | 9.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $711 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 50.27%
Without Mortgage 49.73%
What is the level of education in Northeast Michigan?
Approximately 40.85% of the population in Northeast Michigan holds a high school degree (that's 87,718 residents), while 30.82% have attained a college certificate (66,167 locals) and 10.11% have a bachelor's degree (21,701 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,968 | 1.4% |
| Some High School | 87,718 | 0.0% |
| Some College | 66,167 | 1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 21,846 | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,701 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,310 | 2.5% |
No High School 2.31%
Some High School 40.85%
Some College 30.82%
Associate Degree 10.17%
Bachelor's Degree 10.11%
Graduate Degree 5.73%
What is the marital status of Northeast Michigan residents?
A total of 47,880 people in Northeast Michigan have never been married (which represents 22.99% of the total population), while 112,019 of them are wedded (53.78%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,146 (1.03%) and 29,874 (14.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 47,880 | 1.5% |
| Married | 112,019 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2,146 | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 16,361 | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 29,874 | 29,874.0% |
Never Married 22.99%
Married 53.78%
Separated 1.03%
Widowed 7.86%
Divorced 14.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Northeast Michigan?
The top three means of transportation people in Northeast Michigan use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 80,092 residents commute by car, 1,947 prefer going to work by walking and 466 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 80,092 | 1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 347 | 17.6% |
| Ferryboat | 18 | 12.5% |
| Bicycle | 466 | 5.2% |
| Motorcycle | 79 | 23.4% |
| TaxiCab | 54 | -15.6% |
| Walk | 1,947 | -4.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Northeast Michigan by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48612 | 8,382 | 3,562 | $52,346.00 | $70,349.00 |
| 48619 | 454 | 237 | $44,596.00 | $52,376.00 |
| 48621 | 1,065 | 430 | $51,389.00 | $59,156.00 |
| 48624 | 16,480 | 6,898 | $54,383.00 | $71,308.00 |
| 48627 | 129 | 58 | $67,750.00 | $70,845.00 |
| 48629 | 7,691 | 3,772 | $50,948.00 | $65,426.00 |
| 48630 | 70 | 37 | $69,083.00 | $64,224.00 |
| 48635 | 1,608 | 731 | $54,583.00 | $67,443.00 |
| 48636 | 852 | 430 | $58,750.00 | $55,712.00 |
| 48610 | 3,270 | 1,463 | $51,331.00 | $60,834.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.