City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Michigan Center, MI

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

4,623
Residents
$68,114
Median income
$159,500
Median home
$1,165
Median rent (state)

Michigan Center - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Michigan Center lands in the 47th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

47th
percentile, household income
30th
percentile, home value
33rd
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: Michigan Center, MI

Michigan's Michigan Center is a small town, with 4,623 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Michigan Center brings in $68,114 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.0%. Typical homes in Michigan Center are valued around $159,500, and the median resident age is 44.0 years. 21.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 3 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: the state registers 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,165 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $238 across Michigan, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Michigan Center report an average commute of 24.0 minutes, with 80.0% driving alone and 7.7% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 76.5 out of 100 (High).

Population

4,623 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$68,114 /yr

Poverty 3.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Michigan Center compare to other US cities?

Michigan Center measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 30% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% 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 Michigan Center against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Michigan Center toward the bottom of Michigan's cities

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Michigan Center ranks #574 - the 21st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Michigan Center only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#250 of 718
65th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#340 of 727
52nd percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#333 of 721
54th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#574 of 727
21st percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#325 of 727
55th 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.

47thIncome percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Michigan Center's home value compares nationally

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

$159,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Michigan Center $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 - Michigan Center, MI Michigan Center, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Michigan Center, 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 Michigan Center, MI median $68,114/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%
Michigan Center, 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 Michigan Center, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.5%

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

Population
4,623
Median Income
$68,114
Median Home Value
$159,500
Median Age
44.0
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor force participation
63.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.0 minutes
Drive Alone
80.0%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
7.7%

Based on 2,365 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 Michigan Center sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,165/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Negaunee
4,641 people
Fremont
4,532 people
Hancock
4,510 people
Dexter
4,495 people
Wolverine Lake
4,476 people
DeWitt
4,774 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Michigan Center's 4,623 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Oconto, WI
4,623 people
Colchester, CT
4,624 people
Buhl, ID
4,624 people
Panther Valley, NJ
4,622 people
Blue Point, NY
4,622 people
Boiling Springs, NC
4,625 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Michigan Center's $68,114 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ephrata, PA
$68,117 median income
White Bluff, TN
$68,109 median income
Ricardo, TX
$68,108 median income
Liberty Triangle, FL
$68,107 median income
Columbiana, AL
$68,125 median income
Redfield, AR
$68,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Michigan Center, 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 Michigan Center, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.9% 6.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.9% White 91.9% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.6% 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 Michigan Center 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
Michigan Center (this city) 4,623 $68,114
Negaunee 4,641 $70,483
Fremont 4,532 $57,000
Hancock 4,510 $55,278
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Michigan Center, MI?

What is the population of Michigan Center, MI? +

Michigan Center, MI counts 4,623 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Michigan Center, MI? +

Median annual household income in Michigan Center runs $68,114, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Michigan Center? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Michigan Center; 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 Michigan Center, MI? +

A typical home in Michigan Center is worth $159,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, 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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