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Mears

County:
Oceana County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.137
State:
Michigan

Mears is a CDP located in Oceana County, Michigan. Mears has a 2026 population of 233. Mears is currently growing at a rate of 6.88% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Mears is $44,583 with a poverty rate of 17.16%. The median age in Mears is 51.7 years: 34.3 years for males, and 57.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 129.2 males.

233
Total Population
205
Density (mi²)
15 6.88%
Growth

Mears Population

Mears Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026233156.88%
2025218146.86%

Median Age

Overall: 51.7 years
Female: 57.1 years
Male: 34.3 years

Mears Adults

There are 169 adults, (49 of whom are seniors) in Mears.

Sex Ratio

Female: 89 (43.6%)
Male: 115 (56.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mears includes 63.73% White, 17.16% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13063.73%
Two or more races3919.12%
Other race3517.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3517.16%
Two or more races20.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13063.73%
Two or more races3718.14%

Mears Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mears ' average per capita income is $36,731. Household income levels show a median of $44,583. The poverty rate stands at 17.16%.

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
Families$66,964$85,330
Married Families$66,786-
Households$44,583$67,577
Non Families$16,875$20,971

$36,731

Average Income

$44,583

Median Household Income

17.16%

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)