Nunica, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nunica, Michigan had a total population of 295, the 626th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $60,515, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 10.4% is notably above the national average.
Nunica Quick Facts
How Nunica Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 158 | 295 | +86.7% |
| Median household income | $57,847 | $60,515 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $322,500 | $327,100 | +1.4% |
How Nunica Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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+)
Nunica Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Ottawa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | 10.3% | $252,200 |
| Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | 29.8% | $307,900 |
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | 3.7% | $281,600 |
| Grand Haven | 10,996 | $60,669 | 14.5% | $250,100 |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | $91,280 | 8.3% | $285,700 |
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | 10.4% | $299,000 |
| Coopersville | 4,848 | $67,131 | 9.5% | $244,100 |
| Ferrysburg | 2,959 | $70,400 | 8.5% | $239,900 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | 29.3% | $277,800 |
| Spring Lake | 2,519 | $88,365 | 7.3% | $320,200 |
Cities Similar to Nunica
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewen | 281 | $60,625 | $77,500 | 28.8% | 21.7% |
| Luther | 303 | $54,167 | $102,300 | 21.3% | 32.3% |
| Jasper | 282 | $56,111 | $122,300 | 7.0% | 19.5% |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | 17.3% | 5.2% |
| Custer | 275 | $63,125 | $131,300 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 295, Nunica'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
Nunica is a small community located in Michigan, within Ottawa County. The total population is 295. It ranks as the 626th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nunica is 31.9 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, Nunica has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Nunica is $60,515. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Nunica. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 10.4%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $327,100. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Nunica has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents.
Education
20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Nunica, 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 Nunica, Michigan?
Nunica, Michigan has a population of 295 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Nunica, MI?
The median household income in Nunica is $60,515, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Nunica, MI?
The ACS sample for Nunica recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Nunica, Michigan?
Nunica's population is 95.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Nunica, MI?
The median home value in Nunica is $327,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.
How educated is Nunica, Michigan?
20.1% of adults (25+) in Nunica hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.