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Marine City, MI


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Marine City, Michigan

Marine City, Michigan, in St Clair county, is 25 miles NE of St. Clair Shores, Michigan (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. As of the year 2000 census, 4,652 people lived in Marine City.

The People and Families of Marine City

In Marine City, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marine City had a median family income of $47,308.

Political Inclinations

Marine City residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Marine City Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Marine City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Marine City housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Marine City, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Marine City Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marine City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Marine City, MI

Comparing Marine City 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 Men87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity42
Age of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime57
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