Grayling city, Michigan
City
Population: 1,638
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Michigan , Michigan
Census Bureau data for Grayling city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Grayling city
- What is the median household income in Grayling city?
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The median household income in Grayling city is $31,719 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Grayling city?
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The poverty rate in Grayling city is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Grayling city?
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$131,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Grayling city?
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The median gross rent in Grayling city is $879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Grayling city residents have a college degree?
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15.8% of adults in Grayling city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,638
Median Age
41.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.7%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Other 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$31,719
±$8,222
-$39,430 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$47,066
Median Family Income
$49,185
Poverty Rate
18.2%
+9.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
22.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.2%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
798
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
54.6%
Vacancy Rate
11.2%
Median Home Value
$131,800
-$85,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.8%
-16.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Some College / Associate
27.9%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
40.3%
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
+0.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.2%
Self-Employed
7.1%
Government Workers
7.5%
Private For-Profit
85.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.2 min
Drove Alone
72.0%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work from Home
6.2%
Walked
14.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
709
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
23.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 24.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.8%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.7%
With a Disability
27.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.9%
Uninsured
6.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.8%
Has a Computer
86.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023