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Standish

County:
Arenac County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.178
State:
Michigan

Standish is a city located in Arenac County, Michigan. Standish has a 2026 population of 1,453. It is also the county seat of Arenac County. Standish is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,462 in 2020.

The median household income in Standish is $35,395 with a poverty rate of 20.1%. The median age in Standish is 37 years: 34.7 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.9 males.

1.5K
Total Population
667
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.07%
Growth

Standish Population

Standish Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,453-1-0.07%
20251,454-2-0.14%
20241,456-8-0.55%
20231,46400%
20221,46450.34%
20211,459-3-0.21%
20201,46200%
20191,388-12-0.86%
20181,400-2-0.14%
20171,402-12-0.85%
20161,414-20-1.39%
20151,434-5-0.35%
20141,439-11-0.76%
20131,450-11-0.75%
20121,461-14-0.95%
20111,475-34-2.25%
20101,493-5-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 34.7 years

Standish Adults

There are 1,219 adults, (297 of whom are seniors) in Standish.

Sex Ratio

Female: 751 (48.3%)
Male: 803 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Standish includes 94.53% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,46994.53%
Two or more races281.8%
Black or African American241.54%
Asian150.97%
Native American120.77%
Other race60.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White342.19%
Other race60.39%
Asian20.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,43592.34%
Two or more races281.8%
Black or African American241.54%
Asian130.84%
Native American120.77%

Standish Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Standish 's average per capita income is $33,942. Household income levels show a median of $35,395. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%.

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$105,938-
Families$64,063$79,961
Households$35,395$55,491
Non Families$30,022$31,696

$33,942

Average Income

$35,395

Median Household Income

20.1%

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)