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Brethren, MI
Census-designated place in Manistee County, Michigan.
Population
318
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
0
Brethren and its ZIP codes
Brethren at a glance
- Brethren is 40% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Brethren, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manistee County. PPP loans are for Brethren.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,320
7,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,256 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brethren, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brethren, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Brethren
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KalevaVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| OnekamaVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CopemishVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EastlakeVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HarriettaVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| ManisteeCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| MesickVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brethren, MI in?
- Brethren is in Manistee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Brethren, MI?
- About 318 people live in Brethren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brethren?
- Nearby places include Kaleva (4.5 mi), Wellston (6.5 mi), Onekama (10 mi), Bear Lake (10 mi), Copemish (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023