Cement City: Economy & Jobs
$52,708 is the median household income in Cement City (1.3× below Lenawee County median $70,518; 1.4× below Michigan median $72,875), with homes at a median value of $104,500. The surrounding county supports 55,945 jobs (avg $62,139).
- $64,973 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Michigan $69,437).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $52,708 — below the Michigan median ($64,354). Poverty rate 24.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 22.9% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $73,100 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,749,561 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $64,973 (vs Michigan $69,437) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $57,830 |
| Median Household Income | $52,708 (vs Michigan $64,354) |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $52,708 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 4% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.90 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 55,945 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,476,367,998 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $62,139 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,347,960 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% (vs Michigan 3.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 896 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 38,148 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 42.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Animal Totals, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,977 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 50,395 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,789,148 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 19 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 51 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 84 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 89 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 17 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 30 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Cc Village Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 4 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,186,274,177 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,397.29 (vs Michigan $8,576) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 160,366 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 83.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 4.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.7 years (at Michigan median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12