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Croswell, MI
City in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Population
2,488
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,056
ZIP codes
0
Croswell and its ZIP codes
Croswell at a glance
- Croswell is about 5.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,081, 24% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,600 (35% below Michigan) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Croswell, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Croswell, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,081
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (505), Irish Americans (301), Mexican Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Croswell.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
How people get to work
Croswell, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Croswell, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Croswell, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Croswell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LexingtonVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| ApplegateVillage | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| PeckVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| CarsonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Port SanilacVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LakeportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| MelvinVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| YaleCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| SanduskyCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| DeckervilleVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Brown CityCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| EmmettVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Port HuronCity | 22 mi | 8.1 |
| SnoverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| MarletteCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Croswell, MI in?
- Croswell is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Croswell, MI?
- About 2,488 people live in Croswell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Croswell?
- Nearby places include Lexington (4.1 mi), Applegate (5.9 mi), Peck (10 mi), Carsonville (11 mi), Port Sanilac (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023