Population 344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pine Grove Beach
Household size in Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Pine Grove Beach has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Pine Grove Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.4, 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 49.7 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pine Grove Beach: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% 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 Pine Grove Beach
Renters in Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.5% of households in Pine Grove Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 62.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 71.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 68.5% of the housing in Pine Grove Beach, 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.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Pine Grove Beach run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $671 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $537 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $631 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,079 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pine Grove Beach costs $1,079 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 40.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Pine Grove Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pine Grove Beach: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pine Grove Beach is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%).
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 Pine Grove Beach
| Period | Pine Grove Beach | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Pine Grove Beach: 12.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Pine Grove Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Beach | 2.45 | 53.4 | 5.7% | 6.5% | 68.5% | 1975 | $1,079 | 15.2% | 89.6% | 12.5% |
| Walhalla | 2.34 | 52.7 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 53.6% | 1978 | $923 | 15.8% | 89.4% | 8.1% |
| Marlborough | 2.58 | 40.9 | 16.3% | 26.0% | 56.6% | 1970 | $762 | 11.8% | 76.8% | 6.3% |
| Woodland Park | 2.37 | 51.0 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 56.2% | 1972 | $925 | 12.8% | 88.2% | 11.2% |
| Baldwin | 2.18 | 46.8 | 13.3% | 26.6% | 48.2% | 1973 | $929 | 11.7% | 81.7% | 5.5% |
| Branch | 2.40 | 53.4 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 58.1% | 1980 | $826 | 16.0% | 88.8% | 10.6% |
| Bitely | 2.44 | 49.9 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 49.5% | 1974 | $956 | 14.3% | 88.8% | 10.6% |
| Lilley | 2.59 | 46.2 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 42.5% | 1976 | $985 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 9.5% |
| Fern | 2.53 | 48.2 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 48.0% | 1979 | $769 | 19.6% | 90.4% | 7.4% |
| Walkerville | 2.79 | 44.6 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 30.2% | 1978 | $863 | 16.3% | 85.3% | 7.3% |
| Idlewild | 2.52 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 18.4% | 65.8% | 1974 | $691 | 11.8% | 82.0% | 3.8% |
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 Pine Grove Beach. 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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