Crystal Falls is a city located in Iron County Michigan. Crystal Falls has a 2024 population of 1,616. It is also the county seat of Iron County. Crystal Falls is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,600 in 2020.
The average household income in Crystal Falls is $64,479 with a poverty rate of 21.75%. The median age in Crystal Falls is 44.2 years: 40.9 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,662 | 93.74% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 691 | 2.5 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.59 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 260 | 2.75 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 83 | 4.81 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 65 | 2.54 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 451 | 36.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 331 | 26.52% |
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 | 1,180 | 1,084 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 7 |
| Black | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $66,071 | $38,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,942 | $68,125 | $84,167 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $46,406 | $37,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $7,917 |
| Overall | $36,486 | $41,042 | $33,950 |
| Some College | $34,485 | $34,786 | $33,828 |
$36,486
Average Earnings
$41,042
Average Male
$33,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Crystal Falls residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,552 | 330 | 21.26% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 62 | 10 | 16.13% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
21.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.37%
Male Poverty Rate
18.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal Falls is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal Falls is Multiple, with 16.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.96% |
| High School | 27.27% |
| Some College | 10.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.01% |
| Male Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,833 | $71,677 |
| Households | $59,236 | $64,479 |
| Married Families | $79,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $49,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 12.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
62.94%
Born in Crystal Falls
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.49% of Crystal Falls residents were born in the United States, with 62.94% having been born in Michigan. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,636 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,632 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,628 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,624 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,620 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,616 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,612 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 1,608 | 12 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,596 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,600 | 237 | 17.39% |
| 2019 | 1,363 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,369 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,373 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,380 | -23 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 1,403 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,407 | -19 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 1,426 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,432 | -25 | -1.72% |
| 2011 | 1,457 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,463 | 0 | 0% |