Reed City is a city located in Osceola County Michigan. Reed City has a 2024 population of 2,532. It is also the county seat of Osceola County. Reed City is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,487 in 2020.
The average household income in Reed City is $57,273 with a poverty rate of 20.85%. The median age in Reed City is 40.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reed City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,307 | 92.1% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 3.71% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 34 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,033 | 2.3 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 459 | 1.56 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Married | 380 | 2.93 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 156 | 2.79 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 38 | 2.95 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 8.25% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 670 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 11.18% |
| Some College | 418 | 22.68% |
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 | 1,702 | 1,357 | 235 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 76 | 17 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,208 | $72,750 | $32,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,500 | $41,806 | $32,188 |
| High School Graduate | $40,833 | $44,856 | $33,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,105 | $45,500 | $31,850 |
| Some College | $37,283 | $39,079 | $26,250 |
$38,105
Average Earnings
$45,500
Average Male
$31,850
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.24% of Reed City residents speak only English, while 4.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,169 | 466 | 21.48% |
| Multiple | 93 | 23 | 24.73% |
| Black | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 4 | 4.71% |
20.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.52%
Male Poverty Rate
26.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reed City is Black, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reed City is Hispanic, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.62% |
| Some College | 22.27% |
| High School | 19.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,759 | $69,056 |
| Households | $48,646 | $57,273 |
| Married Families | $73,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,681 | $41,834 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
211
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 10.18% |
| Black | 10 | 35.71% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
86.07%
Born in Reed City
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
98.56% of Reed City residents were born in the United States, with 86.07% having been born in Michigan. 0.32% 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 | 2,589 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 2,577 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 2,566 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 2,555 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 2,543 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 2,532 | 11 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 2,521 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,520 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,513 | 26 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 2,487 | 119 | 5.03% |
| 2019 | 2,368 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 2,364 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,365 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,358 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,369 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 2,374 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,382 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,387 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,393 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,396 | 0 | 0% |