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Brown City

County:
Sanilac County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.134
State:
Michigan

Brown City is a city located in Sanilac County, Michigan. Brown City has a 2026 population of 1,286. Brown City is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,303 in 2020.

The median household income in Brown City is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 18.64%. The median age in Brown City is 44.4 years: 44.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males.

1.3K
Total Population
1,134
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.23%
Growth

Brown City Population

Brown City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,286-3-0.23%
20251,289-3-0.23%
20241,292-6-0.46%
20231,298-5-0.38%
20221,303-2-0.15%
20211,30520.15%
20201,303-4-0.31%
20191,251-1-0.08%
20181,252-1-0.08%
20171,253-6-0.48%
20161,259-2-0.16%
20151,261-4-0.32%
20141,265-8-0.63%
20131,273-19-1.47%
20121,292-16-1.22%
20111,308-18-1.36%
20101,326-1-0.08%

Median Age

Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 44.5 years

Brown City Adults

There are 905 adults, (212 of whom are seniors) in Brown City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 597 (52.4%)
Male: 542 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brown City includes 89.64% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,02189.64%
Two or more races696.06%
Other race322.81%
Asian151.32%
Native American20.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races353.07%
Other race292.55%
White60.53%
Native American10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,01589.11%
Two or more races342.99%
Asian151.32%
Other race30.26%
Native American10.09%

Brown City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brown City 's average per capita income is $43,080. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 18.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,966-
Families$71,250$77,242
Households$58,750$65,811
Non Families$23,000$32,406

$43,080

Average Income

$58,750

Median Household Income

18.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)