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Ortonville

Michigan · 1,339 residents (2025 est.) · 0.964 sq mi
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Ortonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,839. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 36% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,341
−13%since 2000
from 1,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+27%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,339 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ortonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,839
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,496
+101%since 2000
from $24,110 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+8%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,491)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,156)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(93)
Diversity Score31%(416)
Diversity Score
31
+483%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortonville, Michigan?

Ortonville, Michigan has about 1,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ortonville, Michigan?

The typical household in Ortonville, Michigan earns about $98,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ortonville, Michigan expensive?

In Ortonville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Ortonville, Michigan?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ortonville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ortonville, Michigan?

About 8.9% of people in Ortonville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ortonville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ortonville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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