Nessen City, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Nessen 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

Nessen City is a small community located in Michigan, within Benzie County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 710th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nessen City is 32.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 33.6% of the population under 18, Nessen City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nessen City is $62,222. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.5%. This is 139% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Nessen City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Nessen City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nessen City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nessen 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.