Population 12,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middleville
Household size in Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Middleville average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have larger 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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Middleville is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast. Middleville is younger than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Middleville (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area.
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 Middleville
Renters in Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Middleville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Middleville is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Grand Rapids area (6.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Middleville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have newer homes.
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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $874 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,028 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,112 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$338 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Middleville pays $1,112 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $338 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Middleville
Bachelor's degrees in Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Middleville than nationally: 29.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Middleville is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Middleville
| Period | Middleville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Middleville has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Middleville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleville | 2.82 | 37.7 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 1990 | $1,112 | 29.0% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Irving | 2.75 | 37.0 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 1991 | $935 | 28.0% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| Wayland | 2.69 | 38.8 | 13.1% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 1986 | $1,337 | 24.3% | 93.0% | 2.0% |
| Shelbyville | 2.45 | 46.0 | 6.5% | 16.3% | 15.8% | 1978 | $1,201 | 15.8% | 91.9% | 4.3% |
| Circle Pine Center | 2.20 | 54.7 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 15.0% | 1979 | $854 | 17.7% | 88.3% | 4.8% |
| Bowne Center | 3.10 | 39.7 | 4.8% | 2.1% | 4.8% | 1985 | $2,950 | 35.5% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Moline | 3.09 | 33.8 | 11.9% | 3.4% | 9.3% | 1996 | $1,609 | 31.8% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| Caledonia | 2.77 | 38.0 | 5.9% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,439 | 44.4% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
| Alto | 2.96 | 40.4 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,926 | 51.3% | 98.9% | 3.6% |
| Freeport | 2.90 | 42.4 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 7.0% | 1982 | $1,061 | 22.9% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| Bradley | 2.47 | 44.5 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,333 | 16.7% | 92.6% | 2.3% |
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 Middleville. 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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