Niles is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 12,105 people and 12 constituent neighborhoods, Niles is the 110th largest community in Michigan.

Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Niles is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 35.1% of the Niles workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 24.7%. Overall, Niles is a city of sales and office workers, production and manufacturing workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Niles who work in office and administrative support jobs (12.64%), sales jobs (11.28%), and management occupations (6.87%).

Niles is a very car-oriented city. This is because most people - 97.2% - drive by car to work every day, and few people choose alternative modes of transportation, such as public transit, cycling, or walking. In general, car-oriented communities have a layout that emphasizes streets, highways, and ease of parking, and sometimes this can be to the detriment of human-scale priorities such as walkability alongside roads, and public spaces. For example, strip malls are something you will find in Niles.

As is often the case in a small city, Niles doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Niles Information and Demographics

The education level of Niles citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 14.29% of adults 25 and older in Niles have a college degree.

The per capita income in Niles in 2000 was $16,584, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $66,336 for a family of four.

Niles is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Niles home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Niles is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Niles include German, Irish, English, French, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Niles is English. Some people also speak Spanish.