Painesdale, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Painesdale, Michigan had a total population of 416, the 574th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $63,750, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Painesdale Quick Facts
How Painesdale 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 | 353 | 416 | +17.8% |
| Median household income | $62,436 | $63,750 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $84,800 | $92,800 | +9.4% |
How Painesdale 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+)
Painesdale Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Houghton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 8,474 | $43,456 | 40.1% | $254,500 |
| Hancock | 4,574 | $59,519 | 19.1% | $165,600 |
| Laurium | 1,509 | $54,167 | 16.0% | $126,100 |
| Dollar Bay | 1,049 | $61,250 | 13.5% | $153,100 |
| Lake Linden | 1,020 | $43,472 | 13.8% | $97,000 |
| Chassell | 899 | $54,148 | 17.0% | $167,600 |
| Hubbell | 881 | $53,333 | 4.4% | $85,400 |
| Calumet | 645 | $26,667 | 42.6% | $84,400 |
| Atlantic Mine | 491 | $55,481 | 16.5% | $103,500 |
| South Range | 482 | $58,542 | 23.6% | $101,100 |
Cities Similar to Painesdale
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgeville | 409 | N/A | $217,300 | 15.9% | 12.3% |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | 10.8% | 34.2% |
| Manistee Lake | 412 | $56,250 | $175,000 | 21.7% | 9.7% |
| Clarksville | 417 | $75,625 | $173,000 | 18.9% | 9.3% |
| Sterling | 448 | $61,563 | $89,200 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 416, Painesdale'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
Painesdale is a small community located in Michigan, within Houghton County. The total population is 416. It ranks as the 574th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Painesdale is 31.0 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Painesdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Painesdale is $63,750. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Painesdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $92,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Painesdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Painesdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.6% of all residents.
Education
23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 97.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Painesdale, 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 Painesdale, Michigan?
Painesdale, Michigan has a population of 416 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Painesdale, MI?
The median household income in Painesdale is $63,750, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Painesdale, MI?
The poverty rate in Painesdale is 13.3%. This means approximately 50 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Painesdale, Michigan?
Painesdale's population is 98.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Painesdale, MI?
The median home value in Painesdale is $92,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Painesdale, Michigan?
23.3% of adults (25+) in Painesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.