City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Tecumseh, MI

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

8,655
Residents
$64,086
Median income
$193,600
Median home
$1,166
Median rent (state)

Tecumseh - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Tecumseh places in the 41st percentile for household income and the 87th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

41st
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
33rd
percentile, median rent
87th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Tecumseh, MI

Michigan's Tecumseh is a small town, with 8,655 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Tecumseh brings in $64,086 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.2%. Typical homes in Tecumseh are valued around $193,600, and the median resident age is 39.6 years. 22.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 11 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 35% from five years earlier. Tecumseh reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 455.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 48.6°F with 36.0 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Michigan at 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,166 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Michigan's average monthly utility costs around $238 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 69.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

8,655 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$64,086 /yr

Poverty 2.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Tecumseh compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 41% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% pricier than other cities
Safety 87% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Michigan and the picture shifts: Tecumseh ranks #32 of 254 Michigan cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh toward the bottom of Michigan's cities

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Tecumseh ranks #604 - the 16th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Tecumseh only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#299 of 718
58th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#328 of 727
53rd percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#234 of 721
67th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#604 of 727
16th percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#300 of 727
58th 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.

41stIncome percentile
87thSafety percentile

41st percentile nationally for median household income · 87th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Tecumseh's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Tecumseh's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 64 Avg. percentile National median
Tecumseh's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Tecumseh's home value compares nationally

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

$193,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Tecumseh $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 - Tecumseh, MI Tecumseh, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh, MI median $64,086/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%
Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

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

Population
8,655
Median Income
$64,086
Median Home Value
$193,600
Median Age
39.6
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
455.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
116.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
338.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.6°F
Annual Precipitation
36.0"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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8,600 residents8,620 residents8,640 residents8,660 residents8,680 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,666 residents 8,608 residents ▼ -0.7%
Tecumseh's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
11
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 17
2020 22
2021 25
2022 8
2023 8
2024 11

Permit volume decreased 35% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.7%
Carpool
4.5%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
13.0%

Based on 4,081 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 Tecumseh sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,166/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
69.9 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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8,798 people
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8,507 people
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8,495 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Tecumseh's 8,655 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cheviot, OH
8,655 people
Bel Aire, KS
8,654 people
South Lockport, NY
8,660 people
Bryan, OH
8,664 people
Evergreen, CO
8,643 people
Park Hills, MO
8,667 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Tecumseh's $64,086 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Delaware Water Gap, PA
$64,083 median income
Atlanta, IL
$64,091 median income
Hillsdale, IN
$64,091 median income
Council Bluffs, IA
$64,092 median income
Malmstrom AFB, MT
$64,079 median income
Kenner, LA
$64,099 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.0% 11.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.5% White 86.0% Black or African American 1.4% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.1% Two or more races 11.6% 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 Tecumseh 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
Tecumseh (this city) 8,655 $64,086
Highland Park 8,798 $27,582
Beecher 8,507 $35,582
Temperance 8,495 $76,069
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Tecumseh, MI?

What is the population of Tecumseh, MI? +

The population of Tecumseh, MI stands at 8,655 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Tecumseh, the typical household earns $64,086 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Tecumseh? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Tecumseh; 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.

Is Tecumseh, MI safe? +

Tecumseh has a total crime rate of 455.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

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

Tecumseh's median home value sits at $193,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Tecumseh? +

Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 48.6°F, 36.0 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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.

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

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