Mears is a CDP located in Oceana County Michigan. Mears has a 2024 population of 295. Mears is currently growing at a rate of 7.66% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 291 in 2020.
The average household income in Mears is $59,100 with a poverty rate of 15.42%. The median age in Mears is 49.5 years: 33 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mears was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 74.31% |
| Other race | 34 | 13.44% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 12.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 96 | 2.64 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
| Married | 29 | 1.9 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 27 | 3.96 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 26 | 0 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 14 | 4.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 9.55% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 5.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 45.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 6.03% |
| Some College | 43 | 21.61% |
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 | 141 | 120 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 27 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,094 | $21,719 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,056 | $33,438 | $32,750 |
| Some College | $38,542 | $0 | $0 |
$33,056
Average Earnings
$33,438
Average Male
$32,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.23% of Mears residents speak only English, while 13.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 39 | 22.94% |
15.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.97%
Male Poverty Rate
19.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mears is White, with 22.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mears is White, with 22.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.13% |
| Some College | 20.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.13% |
| High School | 6.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $64,187 |
| Households | $38,958 | $59,100 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
95.65%
Born in Mears
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
4.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.65% of Mears residents were born in the United States, with 95.65% having been born in Michigan. 4.35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 295 | 21 | 7.66% |
| 2023 | 274 | 21 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 253 | -22 | -8% |
| 2021 | 275 | -16 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 291 | 0 | 0% |