Kingsford city, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kingsford city is a small city located in Michigan, within Dickinson County. The total population is 5,138. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kingsford city is 40.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 12.0% 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 Kingsford city is $61,108. This is 14% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $110,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Kingsford city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Kingsford city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kingsford city, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.