Brownlee Park, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 42.1% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brownlee Park, Michigan had a total population of 1,661, the 342nd largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $31,969, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 42.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (42.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Brownlee Park Quick Facts

Population 1,66190% MOE ±445

Median Household Income $31,96990% MOE ±$5,461

Median Home Value $83,70090% MOE ±$31,281

Poverty Rate 42.1%90% MOE ±20.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.7%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Median Age 38.1 years90% MOE ±6.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.9%90% MOE ±12.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 72.2%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 1,661 342nd of 745

Median Income $31,969 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 42.1% 238% higher than national

Median Home Value $83,700 bottom 10%

How Brownlee Park Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,686	1,661	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median household income	$36,297	$31,969	No clear change (-11.9%)
Median home value¹	$58,582	$83,700	No clear change (+42.9%)
Median gross rent	$970	$591	-39.1%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Brownlee Park Compares

Median Household Income

Brownlee Park

$31,969

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brownlee Park

$83,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 36.3%

$25K-$50K 36.8%

$50K-$100K 20.2%

$100K+ 6.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

10.6%

$20K-$25K

15.5%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

19.4%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

7.5%

$50K-$60K

2.3%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

5.9%

$100K-$125K

2.1%

$125K-$150K

0.8%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

1.6%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

41.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $591/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

21.9%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brownlee Park Rankings in Michigan

#342 Population of 745

#724 Median Income of 732

#593 Education of 745

#684 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Calhoun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Battle Creek	52,374	$55,693	17.6%	$141,900
Albion	7,560	$39,885	25.1%	$99,900
Marshall	6,804	$76,050	5.7%	$173,500
Springfield	5,269	$44,808	19.1%	$110,800
Level Park-Oak Park	3,488	$70,652	12.3%	$124,500
Union City	1,940	$62,788	14.5%	$107,500
Homer	1,610	$54,737	18.7%	$136,200
Athens	1,134	$70,192	6.6%	$157,000
Tekonsha	575	$55,000	21.6%	$98,300
Burlington	264	$66,250	13.3%	$90,800

Cities Similar to Brownlee Park

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Grayling	1,671	$32,545	$160,800	14.4%	31.9%
Evart	1,667	$34,318	$105,500	13.1%	35.1%
Standish	1,554	$35,395	$97,900	13.7%	20.1%
Au Sable	1,643	$42,431	$113,600	10.8%	13.5%
Harbor Beach	1,582	$40,809	$116,600	19.4%	16.3%

Population Overview

Brownlee Park is a small community located in Michigan, within Calhoun County. The total population is 1,661. It ranks as the 342nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownlee Park is 38.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownlee Park is $31,969. This is 56% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.1%. This is 219% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $83,700. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Brownlee Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brownlee Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 72.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownlee Park, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brownlee Park, Michigan?

Brownlee Park, Michigan has a population of 1,661 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brownlee Park, MI?

The median household income in Brownlee Park is $31,969, which is 60% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Brownlee Park, MI?

The poverty rate in Brownlee Park is 42.1%. This means approximately 700 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brownlee Park, Michigan?

Brownlee Park's population is 92.5% White, 4.2% Black, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brownlee Park, MI?

The median home value in Brownlee Park is $83,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.

How educated is Brownlee Park, Michigan?

11.6% of adults (25+) in Brownlee Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.