Brimley, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 345, Brimley'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

Brimley is a small community located in Michigan, within Chippewa County. The total population is 345. It ranks as the 601st most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brimley is 59.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brimley is $65,313. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Brimley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $146,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Brimley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brimley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents.

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brimley, 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.