Michigan City, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 277, Michigan City'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

Michigan City is a small community located in North Dakota, within Nelson County. The total population is 277. It ranks as the 150th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Michigan City is 46.0 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 13.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Michigan City is $75,000. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Michigan City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $120,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Michigan City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Michigan City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.5% vs 4.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.0% vs 1.6%).

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%. Notably, 18.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Michigan City, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.