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Lathrup

Michigan · 4,088 residents · 1.506 sq mi
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Lathrup is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,083. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $208,500. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,088
−3%since 2000
from 4,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,714 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lathrup
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,083
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,449
+18%since 2000
from $35,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,214 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,963)
Black49.7%(2,106)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(2,727)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(1,236)
Black62.3%(2,548)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(91)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other2.1%(88)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,539)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lathrup, Michigan?

Lathrup, Michigan has about 4,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lathrup, Michigan?

The typical household in Lathrup, Michigan earns about $97,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lathrup, Michigan expensive?

In Lathrup, Michigan, the median home is worth about $208,500, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.

How educated are people in Lathrup, Michigan?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lathrup, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lathrup, Michigan?

About 8.7% of people in Lathrup, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lathrup, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lathrup, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 241 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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