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September 22, 2020
Michigan's largest cities, townships and counties ranked by 2019 median household income Census data can tell us a lot about communities throughout the state. For instance, it can tell us the average median household income for locations all across Michigan. Here, we have compiled that information -- taken from newly released 2019 Census data -- and made a ranking of municipalities. Some starter info: The state's estimated median income for 2019 was $59,584, up 5.1% from $56,697 in 2018, while the overall poverty rate dropped from 14.1% in 2018 to 13% in 2019. Speaking of the US Census, don't forget that it is a Census year. If you haven't filled out your Census yet, you have a little more than a week until the Sept. 30 deadline arrives. READ MORE From zero to $1M in 2 years: UM entrepreneurs tap branding market at 19 How many years do you think it would take to make $1 million? Barring a lottery win, most of us would likely say it would take a serious chunk of time. For University of Michigan students AJ Gilbert and Mitchel Sherr, it took two years to get to that impressive milestone. In 2016, the young entrepreneurs started selling “Elite Pockets" silicone cardholders to friends and businesses. That one jump into the world of business led them to starting their own operation. Now in their second year running the business -- Zuplift -- the duo has reached more than $1 million in sales. MORE ►10 Michigan industries that are thriving amid the coronavirus Vote for Michigan's Best Doughnut in our 11 regional polls We've got all our doughnuts in a row. Well, we've got the locally owned businesses vying for the title of Michigan's Best Doughnut lined up in 11 regional polls. Find your favorite and vote, because if your beloved doughnut shop takes the top spot on any of the polls, they are guaranteed a visit. But our Michigan's Best team of John "Gonzo" Gonzalez and Amy Sherman will visit some other spots too. You can vote until noon on Friday. After that, the team will start putting together their itinerary for one awesome statewide doughnut sampling trip. Don't worry, we'll share all the details on that too. MORE ►Sweet Treat of the Week: Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company As Tigers start search for new manager, a look back at how the last one went After Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire abruptly retired over the weekend, citing health concerns, fans are looking to the future. Right now, Lloyd McClendon is serving as interim manager, but who will take over as Gardenhire's permanent replacement? This year’s search could follow roughly the same trajectory as the last manager search, which happened three years ago. We have a look back at that search, which started when the Tigers decided to part ways with Brad Ausmus. What can the past tell us about the future of Detroit baseball? MORE Michigan lists 67 new coronavirus outbreaks and 127 ongoing clusters Michigan has had 67 new coronavirus clusters identified in the past week and 127 ongoing clusters. Most of the outbreaks are associated with schools or long-term care facilities, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website. The 194 clusters include 58 associated with a K-12 school or college and 50 linked to nursing homes. Clusters being tracked by local health departments are included in the state’s new online outbreak tracker, which is updated weekly on Mondays. MORE ►Michigan reports 1,536 new coronavirus cases for Sunday and Monday Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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