Bangor is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. Bangor has a 2024 population of 1,966. Bangor is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,010 in 2020.
The average household income in Bangor is $56,252 with a poverty rate of 16.91%. The median age in Bangor is 30.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bangor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,268 | 61.32% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 24.27% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 116 | 5.61% |
| Native American | 31 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.89 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 343 | 3.2 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.22 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Female | 97 | 5.41 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 40 | 3.93 | 10 | 90 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 12.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 5.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 35.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 15.44% |
| Some College | 195 | 16.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 561 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 236 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 151 | 65 |
| Black | 136 | 122 | 21 |
| Other Race | 63 | 44 | 9 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,929 | $44,107 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,396 | $0 | $63,521 |
| High School Graduate | $32,969 | $33,214 | $32,837 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $36,887 | $14,688 |
| Overall | $35,893 | $36,754 | $34,359 |
| Some College | $35,781 | $39,792 | $35,208 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$36,754
Average Male
$34,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.65% of Bangor residents speak only English, while 26.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 243 | 26.82% |
| Hispanic | 939 | 69 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 502 | 67 | 13.35% |
| Black | 151 | 16 | 10.6% |
16.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.33%
Male Poverty Rate
16.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bangor is White, with 26.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bangor is Hispanic, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.9% |
| Some College | 8.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Employed | 11.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.54% |
| Female Employed | 7.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,673 | $67,801 |
| Households | $46,855 | $56,252 |
| Married Families | $70,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,941 | $30,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 5.29% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 4.89% |
| Black | 3 | 2.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.94%
Born in Bangor
85.83%
Native Born
14.17%
Foreign Born
8.8%
Non Citizen
5.37%
Naturalized
85.83% of Bangor residents were born in the United States, with 64.94% having been born in Michigan. 8.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,911 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 1,922 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 1,933 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 1,944 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 1,955 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 1,966 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 1,977 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 1,986 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 2,001 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 2,010 | 191 | 10.5% |
| 2019 | 1,819 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,825 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,833 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 1,841 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,846 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,855 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,859 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 1,863 | -17 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 1,880 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 1,887 | 0 | 0% |