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Niles, MI
City in Berrien County, Michigan.
Population
11,803
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,037
ZIP codes
0
Niles and its ZIP codes
Niles at a glance
- Niles is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 89th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $51,376 a year, 30% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,100 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Niles, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niles, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,376
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,100), Irish Americans (1,455), Mexican Americans (724).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for Niles.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,183
60,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,313 per person
How people get to work
Niles, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niles, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
304
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niles, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Niles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuchananCity | 6 mi | 2.5 |
| Berrien SpringsVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Roseland, INTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| EdwardsburgVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Indian Village, INTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Notre Dame, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Granger, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 24.6 |
| Ardmore, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| DowagiacCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Chain-O-Lakes, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| South Bend, INCity | 12 mi | 41.9 |
| Mishawaka, INCity | 12 mi | 18.1 |
| CassopolisVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| GalienVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BarodaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niles, MI in?
- Niles is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Niles, MI?
- About 11,803 people live in Niles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niles?
- Nearby places include Buchanan (6 mi), Berrien Springs (8.3 mi), Roseland, IN (9 mi), Edwardsburg (9.2 mi), Indian Village, IN (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023