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Capac, MI
Village in St. Clair County, Michigan.
Population
1,970
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,060
ZIP codes
0
Capac and its ZIP codes
Capac at a glance
- Capac is about 6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,329 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Capac, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Capac, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,329
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (553), Irish Americans (232), Mexican Americans (210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Capac.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,073
41,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.18B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Capac, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Capac, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,248
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Capac, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Capac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmmettVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Imlay CityCity | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| AlmontVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| YaleCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| DrydenVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MemphisCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ArmadaVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| MelvinVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| RomeoVillage | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Brown CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LeonardVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| RichmondCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| PeckVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| MetamoraVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Capac, MI in?
- Capac is in St. Clair County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Capac, MI?
- About 1,970 people live in Capac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Capac?
- Nearby places include Emmett (8.1 mi), Imlay City (8.1 mi), Almont (8.4 mi), Yale (10 mi), Dryden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023