City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Luther, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Luther - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

375
Residents
$58,125
Median income
$107,100
Median home
$994
Median rent (state)

Luther - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Luther places in the 32nd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

32nd
percentile, household income
12th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Luther, MI

Michigan's Luther is a small town, with 375 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Luther households earn a median of $58,125 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.6%. Home values in Luther run a median of $107,100, and the median resident age is 39.9 years. 17.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 47.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Michigan scores 96.2 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $994 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Michigan run around $238, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 22.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

375 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$58,125 /yr

Poverty 11.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Luther compare to other US cities?

Here's how Luther stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 32% higher than other cities
Home value 12% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Luther against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Luther toward the bottom of Michigan's cities

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Luther ranks #542 - the 25th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Luther only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#388 of 718
46th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#542 of 727
25th percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#540 of 721
25th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#251 of 727
65th percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#421 of 727
41st percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

32ndIncome percentile

32nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Luther's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$107,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 88% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Luther $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Luther, MI Luther, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Luther, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Luther, MI median $58,125/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Luther, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Luther, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
375
Median Income
$58,125
Median Home Value
$107,100
Median Age
39.9
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor force participation
47.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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300 residents310 residents320 residents330 residents340 residents 202020212022202320242025 306 residents 328 residents ▲ +7.2%
Luther's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.6%
Carpool
16.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
5.7%
Work from Home
5.0%
Other
1.4%

Based on 141 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Luther sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$994/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
22.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Rothbury
377 people
Advance
372 people
Brimley
379 people
New Troy
379 people
Powers
370 people
Eastport
369 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Luther's 375 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pineland, FL
375 people
Sparland, IL
375 people
Lorimor, IA
375 people
Gridley, KS
375 people
Moline, KS
375 people
Quenemo, KS
375 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Luther's $58,125 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Horn Hill, AL
$58,125 median income
Manokotak, AK
$58,125 median income
Pinal, AZ
$58,125 median income
Lewiston, CA
$58,125 median income
Hotchkiss, CO
$58,125 median income
Chesterfield, IN
$58,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Luther, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Luther, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 26.1% White 90.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Luther compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Luther (this city) 375 $58,125
Rothbury 377 $46,250
Advance 372 $93,438
Brimley 379 $72,885
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Luther, MI?

What is the population of Luther, MI? +

The population of Luther, MI stands at 375 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Luther, MI? +

Luther households earn a median of $58,125 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Luther? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Luther; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Luther, MI? +

Luther's median home value sits at $107,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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