Population 5,662 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Jordan
Household size in East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in East Jordan are small: just 2.17 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. Household size has dropped from 2.32 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
East Jordan skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, 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 43.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in East Jordan: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, 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 East Jordan
Renters in East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Jordan is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in East Jordan: 21.3% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in East Jordan are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $707 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $997 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Jordan pays $997 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $388 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 East Jordan
Bachelor's degrees in East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in East Jordan have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in East Jordan have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 East Jordan
| Period | East Jordan | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Jordan has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
East Jordan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan | 2.17 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 21.3% | 1984 | $997 | 22.3% | 92.4% | 2.7% |
| Pleasant Valley | 2.49 | 44.5 | 4.7% | 13.1% | 28.0% | 1981 | $1,271 | 24.0% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| Boyne City | 2.12 | 50.3 | 6.7% | 20.3% | 23.5% | 1980 | $981 | 34.0% | 96.6% | 3.8% |
| Ironton | 2.08 | 57.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 40.2% | 1988 | $1,329 | 49.0% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Ellsworth | 2.29 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 34.8% | 1971 | $863 | 29.1% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Central Lake | 2.27 | 49.8 | 7.2% | 12.3% | 38.2% | 1976 | $1,016 | 30.6% | 95.3% | 4.5% |
| Horton Bay | 2.13 | 48.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 34.6% | 1985 | $1,206 | 38.8% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Green River | 2.52 | 43.3 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 30.5% | 1979 | $1,199 | 22.6% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| Walloon Lake | 2.28 | 44.9 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 34.6% | 1979 | $965 | 33.8% | 95.8% | 1.4% |
| Eastport | 2.22 | 57.5 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 45.8% | 1986 | $838 | 44.3% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Boyne Falls | 2.27 | 42.7 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 33.7% | 1981 | $946 | 28.6% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
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 East Jordan. 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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