Brown City Authority

Brown City is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,139 with home prices 1.8× below the Michigan median.

Brown City, Michigan

With 1,139 residents, Brown City sits in Lapeer County, Michigan as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $58,750.

Definition and scope

Located in Lapeer County, Michigan, Brown City operates within Michigan's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 10 and is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Brown City has approximately 1,139 residents. The median age is 44.4 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $127,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 89.1%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Brown City is $58,750. Poverty rate stands at 18.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.4%. Educational attainment: 11.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Brown City:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Brown City is Burgess Field. Federal court business routes through Sanilac County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Lapeer, Michigan.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 821 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.