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48059

Fort Gratiot, MI

Total Population
15,314
Median Household Income
$77,696
Median Home Value
$192,700
Median Rent
$998

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$77,696
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$192,700
101% above state median
Rent
$998
100% above state median
Median Age
47.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Gratiot, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 47.6 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$77,696
+3.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.40 people

Total Households
6,287
Family Households
54.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.4%
#2 Industry
Education
31.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
11.9%
Total Employed Residents:3,920

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
50 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
36 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,549
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
7,096 employed
Labor Force
7,590
475 unemployed
Median Age
47.6 years
Per Capita Income
$40,292
Poverty Rate
8.7%

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