Population 5,400 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Reed City
Household size in Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Reed City is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Reed City skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Reed City: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 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 Reed City
Renters in Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Reed City is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.0 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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Reed City: 14.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Reed City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $597 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $596 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$210 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Reed City runs $775 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $210 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest 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 Reed City
Bachelor's degrees in Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Reed City: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Reed City has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Michigan cities.
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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Reed City is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Reed City
| Period | Reed City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Reed City: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, as it has 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).
Reed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed City | 2.38 | 42.6 | 8.0% | 23.0% | 14.9% | 1969 | $775 | 17.6% | 88.2% | 6.9% |
| Hersey | 2.39 | 44.9 | 10.9% | 15.5% | 20.2% | 1984 | $864 | 16.8% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Chase | 2.49 | 46.2 | 7.6% | 13.3% | 29.6% | 1981 | $1,094 | 14.5% | 89.8% | 6.9% |
| Paris | 2.66 | 33.4 | 20.4% | 15.3% | 16.6% | 1984 | $1,012 | 18.2% | 94.2% | 6.3% |
| Hawkins | 2.59 | 44.7 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 30.4% | 1980 | $1,038 | 16.8% | 91.2% | 8.9% |
| Le Roy | 2.62 | 45.4 | 9.9% | 5.9% | 32.4% | 1982 | $1,017 | 17.0% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| Grant Center | 2.18 | 47.2 | 12.8% | 6.4% | 20.7% | 1979 | $1,175 | 17.5% | 92.7% | 2.3% |
| Nirvana | 2.49 | 47.8 | 9.3% | 17.1% | 61.2% | 1977 | $785 | 11.7% | 85.6% | 3.8% |
| Pogy | 2.33 | 48.7 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 29.2% | 1981 | $854 | 15.3% | 92.8% | 5.7% |
| Evart | 2.39 | 45.3 | 14.3% | 21.3% | 26.7% | 1973 | $785 | 14.1% | 87.7% | 6.1% |
| Luther | 2.52 | 49.9 | 6.1% | 16.0% | 51.4% | 1977 | $1,034 | 11.4% | 89.2% | 5.0% |
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 Reed 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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