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 $64,113 with a poverty rate of 21.84%. The median age in Crystal Falls is 44.1 years: 41.6 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 91.75% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 5.54% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.46% |
| 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 | 721 | 2.34 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 329 | 1.46 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 240 | 2.85 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 77 | 4.26 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 75 | 2.63 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 10.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 465 | 38.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 304 | 25.21% |
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 | 1,118 | 1,043 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 44 | 6 |
| Black | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 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 white people with a rate of 16.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $87,083 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,481 | $70,250 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,556 | $51,875 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,021 | $10,781 |
| Overall | $39,318 | $47,538 | $34,519 |
| Some College | $35,089 | $36,111 | $34,028 |
$39,318
Average Earnings
$47,538
Average Male
$34,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.61% of Crystal Falls residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 289 | 19.59% |
| Multiple | 96 | 29 | 30.21% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
21.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.4%
Male Poverty Rate
22.34%
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 White, with 19.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.24% |
| High School | 29.68% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.04% |
| Male Employed | 2.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,333 | $74,264 |
| Households | $59,712 | $64,113 |
| Married Families | $83,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,946 | $47,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
128
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
64.24%
Born in Crystal Falls
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.48% of Crystal Falls residents were born in the United States, with 64.24% 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% |