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Bangor, MI
City in Van Buren County, Michigan.
Population
2,129
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,201
ZIP codes
0
Bangor and its ZIP codes
Bangor at a glance
- Bangor is about 6.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,764, 32% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Bangor, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bangor, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,764
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (682), German Americans (348), Irish Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Bangor.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
21,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $7,256 per person
How people get to work
Bangor, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bangor, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bangor, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Bangor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BreedsvilleVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| LawrenceVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| HartfordCity | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| South HavenCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| WatervlietCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| GoblesCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Paw PawVillage | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| ColomaCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| DecaturVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| LawtonVillage | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| MattawanVillage | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Benton HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bangor, MI in?
- Bangor is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Bangor, MI?
- About 2,129 people live in Bangor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bangor?
- Nearby places include Breedsville (3.4 mi), Lawrence (7.4 mi), Hartford (7.9 mi), Bloomingdale (9.4 mi), South Haven (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023