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Bates

County:
Iron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
125.681
State:
Michigan

Bates is located in Iron County, Michigan. Bates has a 2025 population of 939 . Bates is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 930 in 2020.

The average household income in Bates is $67,308 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median age in Bates is 55.6 years: 56.5 years for males, and 54.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.4 males.

939
Total Population
7
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.11%
Growth

Bates Population

Bates Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Bates includes 92.05% White, 3.39% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.05%)

Asian (3.39%)

Two or more races (1.7%)

Other race (1.59%)

Black or African American (0.64%)

Native American (0.64%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White86892.05%
Asian323.39%
Two or more races161.7%
Other race151.59%
Black or African American60.64%
Native American60.64%

Bates Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Bates' average per capita income is $48,365. Household income levels show a median of $51,563. The poverty rate stands at 14.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$66,042-
Families$65,530$75,825
Households$51,563$67,308
Non Families$43,173$52,607

$48,365

Average Income

$51,563

Median Household Income

14.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)