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Carleton, MI


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Carleton, Michigan

Carleton, Michigan, in Monroe county, is 14 miles SW of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 25 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The village is in the Detroit area. There are 2,562 residents in Carleton.

The People and Families of Carleton

In Carleton, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carleton had a median family income of $50,000.

Political Inclinations

Carleton folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Carleton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carleton that were owner-occupied was 83%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Carleton, 97% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Carleton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Carleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Carleton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Carleton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Carleton, MI

Comparing Carleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime45
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