Census-designated place · Michigan
Indian River, Michigan
Indian River, census-designated place, in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Indian River had 1,950 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,039 (±204). GEOID 2640480.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,950
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,039 ±204
Median household income
$62,140
±$27,738 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$314,100
±$71,887 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
not published
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Indian River and what county is it in?
Indian River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 151 residents per square mile in 2020.
Indian River lies mostly within Tuscarora Township and reaches into Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Indian River, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,950 residents in Indian River, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,039 (±204).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Indian River is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,039 ±204 | 25,865 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,083 ±128 | 11,159 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.88 ±0.21 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,997 ±203 | 17,788 | +346 |
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 Indian River?
The median resident of Indian River is 62.7 years old; 8.4% are under 18 and 44.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%.
| Measure | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.7 ±3.9 | 52.2 | +6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 8.4% ±3.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 44.2% ±10.0 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±5.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6% ±4.9 pts | 89.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±5.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±4.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 32.5% ±8.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±5.8 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5% ±9.6 pts | 24.4% | +16.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.2% ±7.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±4.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Indian River earn?
Half of Indian River's 1,083 households earn less than $62,140 a year (±$27,738), against $62,875 in Cheboygan County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $52,906 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,140 ±$27,738 | $62,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,485 ±$19,899 | $82,404 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,274 ±$8,968 | $36,725 | +$17,605 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±5.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6% ±15.6 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±5.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.6 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±5.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
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 Indian River?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Indian River's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,100 by its owner (±$71,887).
| Measure | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,100 ±$71,887 | $192,500 | +$96,390 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.7% ±38.3 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375 ±$196 | $1,231 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5% ±9.7 pts | 85.6% | +13.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.5% ±9.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,997 ±203 | 17,788 | +346 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.7% ±5.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±5.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±5.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 do people in Indian River work and get to work?
84.4% of Indian River's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes.
| Measure | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.3% ±9.5 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±4.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.4% ±6.7 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±6.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min ±5.6 | 24.8 min | +7.3 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 Indian River?
No census tract lies mostly in Indian River; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606Cheboygan County | 2,677 | $83,983 |
| Tract 9607Cheboygan County | 3,670 | $57,852 |
| Tract 9605Cheboygan County | 2,421 | $81,917 |
| Tract 9608Cheboygan County | 3,864 | $62,303 |
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 Indian River) · Census block assignment files
How does Indian River compare with other places in Michigan?
Indian River ranks 940th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 887th | 1,356 |
| Residents per square mile | 653rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 940th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 91st | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 195th | 1,354 |
| Poverty rate | 595th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 131st | 1,350 |
| Median age | 10th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 795th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 430th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 152nd | 1,356 |
Indian River's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Indian River 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 Indian River?
23 of the 56 figures for Indian River 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 Indian River 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' school search.