Breedsville, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 288, Breedsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Breedsville is a small community located in Michigan, within Van Buren County. The total population is 288. It ranks as the 630th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Breedsville is 44.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 42.4% of the population under 18, Breedsville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Breedsville is $98,750. This is 36% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $217,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Breedsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Breedsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.8% vs 5.9%).

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Breedsville, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.