Rosebush, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 331, Rosebush'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

Rosebush is a small community located in Michigan, within Isabella County. The total population is 331. It ranks as the 610th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rosebush is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. Only 8.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rosebush is $44,750. This is 39% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Rosebush is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rosebush has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 76.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rosebush, 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.