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Ortonville

Michigan · 1,376 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Ortonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,313. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $183,600. Households here earn about 36% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,376
−10%since 2000
from 1,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+23%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ortonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,313
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,278
+63%since 2000
from $24,110 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,237)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(50)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other4.3%(59)
Diversity Score22%(303)
Diversity Score
22
+315%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortonville, Michigan?

Ortonville, Michigan has about 1,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ortonville, Michigan?

The typical household in Ortonville, Michigan earns about $80,313 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 $183,600, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Ortonville, Michigan?

About 24.6% 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 15.5% 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 124 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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