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Kingsford, MI


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Kingsford, Michigan

Kingsford, Michigan, in Dickinson county, is 88 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 190 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 5,549.

The People and Families of Kingsford

In Kingsford, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Kingsford if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingsford had a median family income of $41,283.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kingsford gave more campaign money ($35) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

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

Kingsford Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Kingsford. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Kingsford, 97% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Kingsford, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKingsford Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kingsford Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Kingsford, MI

Comparing Kingsford 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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