Brutus, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brutus, Michigan had a total population of 198, the 685th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $109,375, which is 50% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 50% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Michigan.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Brutus Quick Facts
How Brutus 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 | 89 | 198 | +122.5% |
| Median household income | $72,048 | $109,375 | +51.8% |
| Median home value¹ | $199,990 | $164,100 | No clear change (-17.9%) |
How Brutus Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 87.9%
- Black: 0.5%
- Hispanic: 3.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
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+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 42.6%
- Some College: 16.2%
- Associate's: 23.6%
- Bachelor's: 8.8%
- Graduate+: 8.8%
Brutus Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Emmet County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | 9.0% | $364,100 |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | 7.3% | $415,700 |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | 15.3% | $134,100 |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | 16.4% | $224,300 |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | 17.5% | $121,000 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | 7.8% | $153,600 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | 48.2% | $180,000 |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | 9.7% | $425,000 |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | 4.9% | $375,500 |
| Oden | 150 | N/A | 10.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Brutus
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haring | 199 | $105,441 | $158,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | 14.0% | 0.0% |
| Riverdale | 216 | N/A | $90,500 | 16.5% | 40.3% |
| Emmett | 207 | $120,074 | $145,800 | 9.3% | 1.9% |
| Maple City | 183 | $104,750 | $316,700 | 20.4% | 6.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Brutus'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
Brutus is a small community located in Michigan, within Emmet County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 685th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brutus is 38.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brutus is $109,375. This is 50% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Brutus. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Brutus, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $164,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Brutus is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Brutus has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.
Education
17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brutus, 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 Brutus, Michigan?
Brutus, Michigan has a population of 198 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brutus, MI?
The median household income in Brutus is $109,375, which is 35% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brutus, MI?
The ACS sample for Brutus recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Brutus, Michigan?
Brutus's population is 87.9% White, 0.5% Black, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brutus, MI?
The median home value in Brutus is $164,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Brutus, Michigan?
17.6% of adults (25+) in Brutus hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.