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Shields CDP, MI

ZIP 48609 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48609

48609 has a population of 12,206 with a median age of 49.2 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.1%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
28.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.0%-37% vs US avg
x
High school
33.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.6%+19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.9%+1002% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 48609

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.6%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.3%-21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.9%+1002% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,206
Median age49.2
Poverty rate12.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born16.6%