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Three Rivers, MI
City in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Population
7,943
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
0
Three Rivers and its ZIP codes
Three Rivers at a glance
- Three Rivers is about 8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 128th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $49,503 a year, 32% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,900 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Three Rivers, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Rivers, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,503
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$134,900
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (951), Irish Americans (797), Mexican Americans (511).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Three Rivers.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,676
20,801 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $6,341 per person
How people get to work
Three Rivers, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Rivers, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Rivers, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Three Rivers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentrevilleVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| ConstantineVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| MendonVillage | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| White PigeonVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| MarcellusVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SchoolcraftVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| VicksburgVillage | 13 mi | 3 |
| Vistula, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| VandaliaVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Scott, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SturgisCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| ColonVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Burr OakVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| PortageCity | 18 mi | 32.2 |
| Shipshewana Lake, INCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Howe, INCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Rivers, MI in?
- Three Rivers is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Three Rivers, MI?
- About 7,943 people live in Three Rivers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Rivers?
- Nearby places include Centreville (5.7 mi), Constantine (7.8 mi), Mendon (9.9 mi), White Pigeon (10 mi), Marcellus (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023