Adrian, MI

Census Place

2024 Population

20,395

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.8

0.279% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

20.3%

14.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,209

17.2% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$138,000

Population & Diversity

Adrian, MI is home to a population of 20.4k people, from which 98.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 3.67% of Adrian, MI residents were born outside of the country (748 people).

In 2024, there were 9.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.5k people) in Adrian, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.47k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Adrian, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Adrian, MI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Adrian, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adrian, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.5k ± 513
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.47k ± 414
White (Hispanic)
1.38k ± 399

20.7%

Hispanic Population

4.22k people

20.7% of the people in Adrian, MI are hispanic (4.22k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Adrian, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

3.67%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

748 people

4.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

918 people

As of 2024, 3.67% of Adrian, MI residents (748 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adrian, MI was 4.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Adrian, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
287 ± 118
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 55
Gulf War (2001-)
86 ± 69

Adrian, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Adrian, MI.

Economy

The economy of Adrian, MI employs 8.78k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Adrian, MI were Manufacturing (1,913 people), Educational Services (1,123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,094 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($87,645), Finance & Insurance ($67,888), and Utilities ($63,807).

Employment

Occupations

8.78k

2024 Value

± 695

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Adrian, MI grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 8.51k employees to 8.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adrian, MI, are Production Occupations (1,223 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,080 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (989 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adrian, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.78k

2024 Value

± 695

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Adrian, MI grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 8.51k employees to 8.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adrian, MI, are Manufacturing (1,913 people), Educational Services (1,123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,094 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adrian, MI, though some of these residents may live in Adrian, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,948

Median earning men ± $3,887

$29,604

Median earning women ± $4,090

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($87,645), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,612), and Public Administration ($68,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($44,665), Public Administration ($43,824), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,962).

Education

The student population of Adrian, MI in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,799 male students and 1,747 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adrian, MI are White (681 and 70.4%), Unknown (98 and 10.1%), Black or African American (68 and 7.03%), and Hispanic or Latino (67 and 6.93%).

The largest universities in Adrian, MI by number of degrees awarded are Siena Heights University (560 and 56.1%) and Adrian College (438 and 43.9%).

The most popular majors in Adrian, MI are General Business Administration & Management (132 and 13.2%), General Biological Sciences (51 and 5.11%), and Sport & Fitness Management (49 and 4.91%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $34,881.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Adrian, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,546 (50.7% men and 49.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,546 students enrolled in Adrian, MI, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,126 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
95 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
43 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adrian, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Adrian, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Siena Heights University
560 degrees awarded
Adrian College
438 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Siena Heights University with 560 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 422 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adrian, MI, which is 0.733 times less than the 576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 681 degrees mean that there were 6.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 98 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,881) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,134) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Adrian, MI was $138,000 in 2024, which is 0.415 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $119,900 to $138,000, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Adrian, MI is 55.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Adrian, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adrian, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$138,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,490

$4,534

Median Property Taxes

±$409

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adrian, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Adrian, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 55.7% of the housing units in Adrian, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Adrian, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,209

Median Household Income

± $3,644

8.14k

Number of Households

± 654

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.14k households in Adrian, MI grew to $50,209 from the previous year's value of $42,851.

The following chart displays the households in Adrian, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adrian, MI is from Michigan.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (8.89%)

In 2024, 70.8% of workers in Adrian, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (8.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adrian, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Adrian, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Adrian, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Adrian, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adrian, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adrian, MI (3.67k out of 18.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adrian, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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