Cement City, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cement City, Michigan had a total population of 629, the 512th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $52,708, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 24.8%.

Key Takeaways

Only 9.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.

Cement City Quick Facts

Population 62990% MOE ±181

Median Household Income $52,70890% MOE ±$11,183

Median Home Value $104,50090% MOE ±$33,248

Poverty Rate 24.8%90% MOE ±13.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Median Age 37.7 years90% MOE ±5.1 years

Homeownership Rate 81.0%90% MOE ±6.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.6%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 629 512th of 745

Median Income $52,708 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 24.8% 99% higher than national

Median Home Value $104,500 bottom 20%

How Cement City 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	482	629	No clear change (+30.5%)
Median household income	$50,487	$52,708	No clear change (+4.4%)
Median home value¹	$90,088	$104,500	No clear change (+16.0%)
Median gross rent	$854	$1,006	No clear change (+17.8%)

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

How Cement City Compares

Median Household Income

Cement City

$52,708

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cement City

$104,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 34.6%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 21.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

7.4%

$40K-$45K

8.7%

$45K-$50K

7.4%

$50K-$60K

11.3%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

7.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

0.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,006/mo 22.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

21.9%

75+

6.5%

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+)

Cement City Rankings in Michigan

#512 Population of 745

#522 Median Income of 732

#644 Education of 745

#599 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jackson	31,058	$44,558	24.6%	$103,200
Michigan Center	4,999	$63,704	4.5%	$167,100
Vandercook Lake	4,375	$59,262	7.0%	$136,600
Spring Arbor	2,275	$63,631	4.4%	$225,000
Grass Lake	1,186	$80,938	5.6%	$205,100
Brooklyn	1,180	$56,324	9.0%	$200,000
Concord	1,118	$60,625	13.5%	$176,800
Vineyard Lake	1,031	$86,146	1.7%	$306,100
Springport	871	$46,417	25.0%	$99,200
Napoleon	745	$54,076	7.3%	$153,900

Cities Similar to Cement City

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Maybee	634	$54,706	$251,000	23.4%	16.1%
Caseville	634	$55,729	$178,300	15.6%	6.5%
Waldron	603	$52,750	$83,700	7.5%	8.8%
Camden	608	$51,250	$103,100	1.8%	28.6%
Byron	617	$58,958	$165,400	18.1%	12.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 629, Cement City'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

Cement City is a small community located in Michigan, within Jackson County. The total population is 629. It ranks as the 512th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cement City is 37.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cement City is $52,708. This is 28% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 88% 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 5.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Cement City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cement City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cement City, 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 Cement City, Michigan?

Cement City, Michigan has a population of 629 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cement City, MI?

The median household income in Cement City is $52,708, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Cement City, MI?

The poverty rate in Cement City is 24.8%. This means approximately 156 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cement City, Michigan?

Cement City's population is 90.0% White, 0.5% Black, 5.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cement City, MI?

The median home value in Cement City is $104,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Cement City, Michigan?

9.4% of adults (25+) in Cement City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.