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Carleton, MI
Village in Monroe County, Michigan.
Population
2,595
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,617
ZIP codes
0
Carleton and its ZIP codes
Carleton at a glance
- Carleton is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,365, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,400 (10% below Michigan) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Carleton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carleton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,365
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$207,400
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (434), Irish Americans (277), Polish Americans (262).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Carleton.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,304
40,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $7,327 per person
How people get to work
Carleton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carleton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carleton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Carleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South RockwoodVillage | 6.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Flat RockCity | 6.6 mi | 6.6 |
| MaybeeVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| RockwoodCity | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Woodland BeachCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Detroit BeachCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Estral BeachVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodhavenCity | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| MonroeCity | 9.6 mi | 9 |
| GibraltarCity | 9.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| West MonroeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| South MonroeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| BellevilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| RomulusCity | 11 mi | 35.6 |
| TrentonCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carleton, MI in?
- Carleton is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Carleton, MI?
- About 2,595 people live in Carleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carleton?
- Nearby places include South Rockwood (6.5 mi), Flat Rock (6.6 mi), Maybee (6.8 mi), Rockwood (7.7 mi), Woodland Beach (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023