Mulliken, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mulliken, Michigan had a total population of 501, the 547th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $81,429, which is 12% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.
Mulliken Quick Facts
How Mulliken 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 | 519 | 501 | No clear change (-3.5%) |
| Median household income | $70,458 | $81,429 | No clear change (+15.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $139,070 | $165,900 | +19.3% |
How Mulliken 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: 86.8%
- Black: 1.6%
- Hispanic: 7.2%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.4%
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: 8.5%
- HS Diploma: 35.6%
- Some College: 22.7%
- Associate's: 12.8%
- Bachelor's: 13.7%
- Graduate+: 6.7%
Mulliken Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Eaton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 23,575 | $75,700 | 10.1% | $234,600 |
| Charlotte | 9,277 | $62,681 | 11.1% | $153,900 |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | $68,980 | 6.2% | $194,000 |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | 13.5% | $155,800 |
| Potterville | 3,087 | $64,693 | 11.4% | $154,500 |
| Olivet | 1,844 | $54,722 | 14.5% | $154,900 |
| Bellevue | 1,552 | $63,750 | 16.1% | $118,100 |
| Dimondale | 1,521 | $111,042 | 3.2% | $216,400 |
| Vermontville | 790 | $53,750 | 21.4% | $138,500 |
| Sunfield | 658 | $69,821 | 16.0% | $156,000 |
Cities Similar to Mulliken
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonsburg | 510 | N/A | N/A | 58.4% | 0.0% |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | $128,400 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| South Boardman | 553 | $83,750 | $193,300 | 24.8% | 11.4% |
| Bancroft | 469 | $90,000 | $135,600 | 11.3% | 9.8% |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | $115,800 | 10.4% | 18.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 501, Mulliken'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
Mulliken is a small community located in Michigan, within Eaton County. The total population is 501. It ranks as the 547th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mulliken is 34.2 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mulliken is $81,429. This is 12% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $165,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Mulliken is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Mulliken has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mulliken, 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 Mulliken, Michigan?
Mulliken, Michigan has a population of 501 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mulliken, MI?
The median household income in Mulliken is $81,429, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mulliken, MI?
The poverty rate in Mulliken is 8.1%. This means approximately 40 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mulliken, Michigan?
Mulliken's population is 86.8% White, 1.6% Black, 7.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mulliken, MI?
The median home value in Mulliken is $165,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is Mulliken, Michigan?
20.4% of adults (25+) in Mulliken hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.