Population 7,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boyne City
Household size in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Boyne City are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Boyne City skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Boyne City, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Boyne City
Renters in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.3% of households in Boyne City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.5% of the housing in Boyne City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Boyne City are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $617 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $981 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boyne City costs $981 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $365 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Boyne City
Bachelor's degrees in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Boyne City (34.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Boyne City: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Boyne City has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Boyne City
| Period | Boyne City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Boyne City than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Boyne City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City | 2.12 | 50.3 | 6.7% | 20.3% | 23.5% | 1980 | $981 | 34.0% | 96.6% | 3.8% |
| Walloon Lake | 2.28 | 44.9 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 34.6% | 1979 | $965 | 33.8% | 95.8% | 1.4% |
| East Jordan | 2.17 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 21.3% | 1984 | $997 | 22.3% | 92.4% | 2.7% |
| Horton Bay | 2.13 | 48.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 34.6% | 1985 | $1,206 | 38.8% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Boyne Falls | 2.27 | 42.7 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 33.7% | 1981 | $946 | 28.6% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
| Zenith Heights | 2.30 | 49.3 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 30.0% | 1989 | $905 | 44.7% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| Clarion | 2.64 | 43.9 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 20.6% | 1984 | $873 | 41.7% | 98.0% | 0.9% |
| Ironton | 2.08 | 57.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 40.2% | 1988 | $1,329 | 49.0% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Bay Shore | 2.29 | 48.3 | 6.4% | 21.0% | 28.8% | 1990 | $969 | 45.0% | 92.3% | 2.2% |
| Petoskey | 2.30 | 43.1 | 7.0% | 32.9% | 20.2% | 1978 | $1,158 | 47.7% | 97.2% | 2.2% |
| Wildwood | 2.46 | 41.5 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1983 | $1,085 | 29.2% | 95.7% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Boyne City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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