Economy & Jobs — Howard City, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,087 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 819 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.5% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Fast Food | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
