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Deckerville, MI


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Deckerville, Michigan

Deckerville, Michigan, in Sanilac county, is 59 miles NE of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 84 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 944 people in the village.

The People and Families of Deckerville

In Deckerville, about 43% of adults are married. In Deckerville, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Deckerville has a larger percentage of females than most places. The village has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deckerville had a median family income of $39,063. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Deckerville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($240) in Deckerville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Deckerville Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Deckerville is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Deckerville, 84% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the village than other villages.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
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Top 4%trophyDeckerville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Deckerville, MI

Comparing Deckerville 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built34
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