City · Michigan
Fraser, Michigan
Fraser, city, in Macomb County, Michigan. Fraser had 14,496 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,726 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,583 (±41). GEOID 2630420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,726 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,583 ±41
Median household income
$64,354
±$6,868 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$215,900
±$7,925 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$843
±$49 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Fraser and what county is it in?
Fraser is a city in Macomb County, Michigan. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 3,556 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fraser is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fraser, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,496 people lived in Fraser on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 14,726 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,583 (±41).
| Measure | Fraser | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,583 ±41 | 879,853 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,592 ±299 | 358,668 | +574 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.10 | 2.43 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 6,870 ±328 | 373,413 | +411 |
Fraser's population since 2000
From 15,297 in 2000 to 14,496 in 2025: down 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fraser as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fraser?
The median resident of Fraser is 43.0 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.0%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fraser | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±2.8 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±1.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±1.8 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±2.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.4% ±3.2 pts | 74.1% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±2.7 pts | 12.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1% ±3.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±2.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±3.2 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±2.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fraser earn?
Half of Fraser's 6,592 households earn less than $64,354 a year (±$6,868), against $77,837 in Macomb County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $72,720 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fraser | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,354 ±$6,868 | $77,837 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,492 ±$11,786 | $98,851 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,471 ±$5,161 | $40,619 | +$5,791 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±3.2 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1% ±8.1 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±4.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.3 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±2.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fraser?
Owners occupy 73.3% of Fraser's occupied homes and renters 26.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,900 by its owner (±$7,925). The median renter pays $843 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fraser | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,900 ±$7,925 | $243,900 | +$32,404 |
| Median gross rent | $843 ±$49 | $1,211 | −$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4% ±9.6 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,541 ±$121 | $1,628 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.3% ±4.6 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.7% ±4.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 6,870 ±328 | 373,413 | +411 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3% ±4.7 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fraser building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Fraser in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fraser work and get to work?
79.5% of Fraser's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Fraser | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8% ±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±4.8 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±4.8 pts | 13.4% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±1.4 | 26.3 min | −3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fraser?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Fraser (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,850 (Tract 2542) to $72,880 (Tract 2540).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2542Macomb County | 4,308 | $61,850 |
| Tract 2541Macomb County | 4,298 | $62,521 |
| Tract 2545Macomb County | 4,216 | $66,699 |
| Tract 2540Macomb County | 1,761 | $72,880 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fraser) · Census block assignment files
How does Fraser compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fraser is the 2,462nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 67th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Fraser ranks 876th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 67th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,065th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 876th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 349th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 598th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 878th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 611th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 671st | 1,350 |
| Median age | 701st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,037th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 284th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 832nd | 1,356 |
Fraser's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Fraser with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fraser?
10 of the 57 figures for Fraser on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fraser are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fraser.