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Elsie, MI


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Elsie, Michigan

Elsie, Michigan, in Clinton county, is 26 miles N of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village is located in the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. Elsie has a population of 1,055.

The People and Families of Elsie

In Elsie, about 59% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Elsie, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elsie had a median family income of $43,182.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Elsie gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Elsie is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Elsie Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Elsie. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Elsie, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyElsie Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Elsie, MI

Comparing Elsie 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 Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime78
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