Ponshewaing, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ponshewaing, Michigan had a total population of 61, the 740th largest community in Michigan. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ponshewaing Quick Facts
How Ponshewaing 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 | 66 | 61 | -7.6% |
How Ponshewaing 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+)
Ponshewaing Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Emmet County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | 9.0% | $364,100 |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | 7.3% | $415,700 |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | 15.3% | $134,100 |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | 16.4% | $224,300 |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | 17.5% | $121,000 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | 7.8% | $153,600 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | 48.2% | $180,000 |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | 9.7% | $425,000 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | 0.0% | $164,100 |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | 4.9% | $375,500 |
Cities Similar to Ponshewaing
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Downs Country Club | 64 | $243,333 | $1,750,000 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Lake Gogebic | 72 | $36,797 | N/A | 10.2% | 25.0% |
| Levering | 73 | $40,156 | $75,000 | 20.0% | 9.6% |
| Greenland | 76 | $42,500 | $60,000 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Cross Village | 47 | $49,375 | $285,000 | 27.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 61, Ponshewaing'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
Ponshewaing is a small community located in Michigan, within Emmet County. The total population is 61. It ranks as the 740th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ponshewaing. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Ponshewaing, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ponshewaing was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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 Ponshewaing, 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 Ponshewaing, Michigan?
Ponshewaing, Michigan has a population of 61 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ponshewaing, MI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ponshewaing — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ponshewaing, MI?
The ACS sample for Ponshewaing 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 Ponshewaing, Michigan?
Ponshewaing's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ponshewaing, MI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ponshewaing — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ponshewaing, Michigan?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ponshewaing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.