Port Huron, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Port Huron, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,620 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2332.1 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.24% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,734 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Port Huron declined by 7.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 28,620 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Port Huron is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.2% of residents. That is 2.1 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,650 23.2% +2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,977 20.9% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,480 19.1% -1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,601 16.1% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Port Huron and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.0% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Port Huron has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,392 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.93% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Port Huron is about 31% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $201,839 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $980 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Port Huron is about 17.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $980 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Port Huron spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 131 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.7 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.4 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 131 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,061 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,793 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,321 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Port Huron is 16 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Port Huron has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Port Huron has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Huron, Michigan.
How many people live in Port Huron, Michigan?
About 28,620 people live in Port Huron, Michigan, in 12,734 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Port Huron, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Port Huron, Michigan has 2,332 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Port Huron, Michigan?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($201,839 against $50,392), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $980 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Port Huron, Michigan?
Unemployment in Port Huron, Michigan is 8.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Port Huron, Michigan?
17.4% of adults in Port Huron, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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