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Deckerville, MI

Village in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Population

1,042

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

836

ZIP codes

0

Deckerville and its ZIP codes

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Deckerville at a glance

  • Deckerville is about 4.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,125, 27% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,100 (65% below Michigan) and median rent is $811 a month.

Local data for Deckerville, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Deckerville, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,125

Poverty rate

20.7%

Median home value

$82,100

Median rent

$811/mo

Homeownership

65.4%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (263), Mexican Americans (114), Irish Americans (105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Deckerville.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 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

Sanilac County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Deckerville, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.1%
  • Carpooled11.8%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked9.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Deckerville, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

80° / 15°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Deckerville, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.0%

U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Deckerville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CarsonvilleVillage7.7 mi1.2
SanduskyCity8.5 mi2.1
Minden CityVillage10 mi1
ForestvilleVillage11 mi0.8
Port SanilacVillage12 mi0.9
SnoverCensus-designated place12 mi3.4
ApplegateVillage13 mi1
UblyVillage16 mi1.3
CroswellCity18 mi2.4
PeckVillage19 mi1
LexingtonVillage20 mi1.4
MarletteCity22 mi1.6
Cass CityVillage22 mi1.8
Harbor BeachCity23 mi1.7
Bad AxeCity23 mi2.3
KingstonVillage24 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Deckerville, MI in?
Deckerville is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What is the population of Deckerville, MI?
About 1,042 people live in Deckerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Deckerville?
Nearby places include Carsonville (7.7 mi), Sandusky (8.5 mi), Minden City (10 mi), Forestville (11 mi), Port Sanilac (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023