Shields SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Shields summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shields. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shields is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shields is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shields is $195,790.
The median income in Shields is $82,125.
Shields's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shields Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shields | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shields, MI Weather
The average high in Shields is 57.6° and the average low is 37.6°.
There are 70.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.5 inches of precipitation each year with 40.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shields |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shields Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shields
The current population in Shields is 7,402. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,402 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 7,276 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 7,444 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,506 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 7,301 | 22.8% |
| 2019 | 5,945 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,993 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,961 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,088 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 6,192 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 6,430 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 6,494 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,540 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,619 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 6,821 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shields
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Shields is:
89.0% White with 6,587 White residents.
1.5% African American with 112 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 78 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 296 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shields | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shields
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Shields is 51.9% female with 3,838 female residents.
Shields is 48.1% male with 3,564 male residents.
| Gender | Shields | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shields for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Shields completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Shields completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Shields completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Shields completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Shields completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Shields completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Shields completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Shields completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Shields completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shields | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shields, Michigan
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4.0% of households in Shields earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Shields earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Shields earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Shields earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.6% of households in Shields earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.8% of households in Shields earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.8% of households in Shields earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Shields earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Shields earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Shields earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shields | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
