Standish is a city located in Arenac County Michigan. Standish has a 2024 population of 1,456. It is also the county seat of Arenac County. Standish is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,459 in 2020.
The average household income in Standish is $55,815 with a poverty rate of 22.55%. The median age in Standish is 38 years: 33.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Standish was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,525 | 94.37% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.19 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.22 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 162 | 3.1 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 115 | 3.65 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 28 | 4.61 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 8.7% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 39.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 6.55% |
| Some College | 230 | 21.52% |
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 | 1,000 | 846 | 136 |
| Asian | 24 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 13.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $57,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,417 | $0 | $75,625 |
| High School Graduate | $28,512 | $34,000 | $26,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,219 | $8,594 | $13,125 |
| Overall | $31,579 | $33,472 | $30,114 |
| Some College | $34,464 | $35,769 | $31,607 |
$31,579
Average Earnings
$33,472
Average Male
$30,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Standish residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,442 | 327 | 22.68% |
| Multiple | 41 | 20 | 48.78% |
22.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.14%
Male Poverty Rate
21.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Standish is Multiple, with 48.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Standish is White, with 22.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.73% |
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 19.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 13.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,531 | $77,674 |
| Households | $35,114 | $55,815 |
| Married Families | $96,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,417 | $34,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
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
90
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 7.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
91.4%
Born in Standish
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
98.33% of Standish residents were born in the United States, with 91.4% having been born in Michigan. 0.62% 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 | 1,452 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,453 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,454 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,454 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,455 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,456 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,457 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,460 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,457 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,459 | 71 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 1,388 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 1,400 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,402 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 1,414 | -20 | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 1,434 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,439 | -11 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,450 | -11 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 1,461 | -14 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,475 | -18 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 1,493 | 0 | 0% |