Shields, Michigan Population 2022
Shields is a city located in Michigan. Shields has a 2020 population of 7,125. Shields is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,035 in 2010.
The average household income in Shields is $72,448 with a poverty rate of 8.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $951 per month, and the median house value is $139,700. The median age in Shields is 50.8 years, 47.5 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
Shields Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shieldswas:
- White: 96.81%
- Asian: 1.34%
- Two or more races: 1.05%
- Black or African American: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,068 | 96.81% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 1.05% |
Shields Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,056 | 2.34 | 82.1 |
| Married | 1,618 | 2.85 | 97.2 |
| Male | 148 | 2.86 | 59.5 |
| Female | 369 | 2.92 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 921 | 1.14 | 69.1 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 2.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,459 | 26.37% |
| Some College | 1,422 | 25.70% |
| Associates Degree | 770 | 13.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,047 | 18.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 453 | 8.19% |
Shields Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 79 | 33 |
| White | 5,266 | 4,895 | 1,363 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Shields Language by Age
Shields Language
89.44% of Shields residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.96% of the population.
Shields Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 225 | 72 | 32.00% |
| Asian | 98 | 30 | 30.61% |
| White | 6,705 | 493 | 7.35% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.69%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shields
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shields is Hispanic, with 32.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shields is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.78%.
Shields Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Shields Married by Age and Sex
Shields Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Shields Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 520 | 9.04% |
Shields Veterans by Education
1.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.32%
Born in Shields
92.82%
Native Born
7.18%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
6.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.82% of Shields residents were born in the United States, with 85.32% having been born in Michigan. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,587 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 6,632 | 45 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 6,677 | 45 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 6,722 | 45 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 6,767 | 45 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 6,812 | 45 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 6,857 | 45 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 6,902 | 45 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 6,947 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 6,992 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 7,035 | 43 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 7,080 | 45 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 7,125 | 45 | 0.64% |