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Potterville, MI


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Potterville, Michigan

Potterville, Michigan, in Eaton county, is 11 miles SW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 88 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,168 people people live in Potterville.

The People and Families of Potterville

In Potterville, about 56% of adults are married. Potterville has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Potterville had a median family income of $48,182.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($300) in Potterville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Potterville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Potterville, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Potterville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Potterville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Potterville, MI

Comparing Potterville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime66
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