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Port Huron, MI


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Port Huron, Michigan

Port Huron, Michigan, in St Clair county, is 40 miles NE of St. Clair Shores, Michigan (center to center) and 54 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is considered part of the Detroit metropolitan area. Port Huron has a population of 32,338.

The People and Families of Port Huron

In Port Huron, about 44% of adults are married. Port Huron is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Huron had a median family income of $39,869.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Port Huron ($2,650). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Port Huron Housing

About 57% of housing units in Port Huron are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Port Huron, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Port Huron are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Port Huron Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Port Huron Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Port Huron Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Port Huron, MI

Comparing Port Huron 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 Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built23

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Port Austin Reef Light House between 1900 and 1906

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