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Fair Plain CDP, MI

ZIP 49022 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49022

49022 has a population of 29,796 with a median age of 37.9 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.2%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
50.5%+308% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.8%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.1%+36% vs US avg
x
High school
32.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.5%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
59/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.7%+242% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAfricanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49022

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.7%+242% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.2%+175% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,796
Median age37.9
Poverty rate31.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Black50.5%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born28.9%