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Ortonville

Michigan · 1,442 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Ortonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,375. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $177,100. Households here earn about 27% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,442
−6%since 2000
from 1,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,496 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+13%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ortonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,753
+3%since 2000
from $24,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,352)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other2.5%(36)
Diversity Score16.4%(237)
Diversity Score
16
+209%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortonville, Michigan?

Ortonville, Michigan has about 1,442 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ortonville, Michigan?

The typical household in Ortonville, Michigan earns about $61,375 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 $177,100, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Ortonville, Michigan?

About 26.5% 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 19.2% 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 190 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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