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Dimondale, Michigan

Dimondale, Michigan is 7 miles SW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 84 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Eaton county. The village is part of the Lansing - East Lansing metro area. The population of Dimondale is 1,342.

The People and Families of Dimondale

In Dimondale, about 67% of adults are married. Dimondale, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dimondale had a median family income of $64,444. Dimondale is one of the richer villages in Michigan. There aren't a lot of poor people in the village. The people of Dimondale can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village.

Political Inclinations

Among Dimondale political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Dimondale Housing

Of the housing in Dimondale, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Michigan.

Commuting

In Dimondale, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Dimondale than most villages its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dimondale Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dimondale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dimondale Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dimondale People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dimondale College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Dimondale, MI

Comparing Dimondale 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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