Millersburg, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 137, Millersburg'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

Millersburg is a small community located in Michigan, within Presque Isle County. The total population is 137. It ranks as the 713th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Millersburg is 39.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Millersburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Millersburg is $53,281. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.3%. This is 175% 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 7.7%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $84,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Millersburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Millersburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Millersburg, 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.