Reed City, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Reed City, Michigan had a total population of 2,517, the 272nd largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $52,304, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
- Unemployment rate of 10.9% is notably above the national average.
Reed City Quick Facts
How Reed City 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 | 2,472 | 2,517 | No clear change (+1.8%) |
| Median household income | $43,885 | $52,304 | +19.2% |
| Median home value¹ | $87,134 | $115,000 | +32.0% |
| Median gross rent | $693 | $714 | No clear change (+3.0%) |
How Reed City 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: 87.4%
- Black: 3.2%
- Hispanic: 3.1%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.0%
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: 15.5%
- HS Diploma: 35.6%
- Some College: 27.3%
- Associate's: 7.6%
- Bachelor's: 9.0%
- Graduate+: 5.1%
Reed City Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Osceola County
Cities Similar to Reed City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croswell | 2,488 | $55,081 | $149,600 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Shelby | 2,577 | $49,855 | $155,600 | 14.5% | 20.0% |
| Kincheloe | 2,524 | $57,644 | $110,700 | 23.5% | 25.1% |
| Kalkaska | 2,539 | $57,143 | $155,600 | 18.6% | 13.3% |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | 29.4% | 11.7% |
Population Overview
Reed City is a small community located in Michigan, within Osceola County. The total population is 2,517. It ranks as the 272nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Reed City is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Reed City is $52,304. This is 28% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $115,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Reed City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Reed City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
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 84.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Reed 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Reed City, Michigan?
Reed City, Michigan has a population of 2,517 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Reed City, MI?
The median household income in Reed City is $52,304, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Reed City, MI?
The poverty rate in Reed City is 19.9%. This means approximately 479 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Reed City, Michigan?
Reed City's population is 87.4% White, 3.2% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Reed City, MI?
The median home value in Reed City is $115,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.
How educated is Reed City, Michigan?
14.0% of adults (25+) in Reed City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.