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Rogers City city, MI

ZIP 49779 — 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 49779

49779 has a population of 4,599 with a median age of 55.4 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.3%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.5%-30% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
33.5%+106% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.8%-30% vs US avg
x
High school
36.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.3%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.0%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+131% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.6%+204% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49779

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+131% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.6%+204% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,599
Median age55.4
Poverty rate12.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born19.4%