CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walled Lake

Michigan · 6,278 residents · 2.209 sq mi

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Walled Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,433. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $74,000.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.1

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,278

−6%vs 2000

vs 6,713 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,842 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 3,039 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.1

−10%vs 2000

vs 36.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,433

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $45,386 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,424

−24%vs 2000

vs $24,199 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.4%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$74,000

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $120,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$485

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $656 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.0%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.2% in 2000

34.0% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−21%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.3%(6,331)

Black0.7%(49)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(113)

Asian1.7%(114)

Other0%

Diversity Score10.1%(681)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.8%(6,143)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)

Asian1.5%(97)

Other0.6%(38)

Diversity Score6.7%(422)

Diversity Score

−34%vs 2000

vs 10 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.0%

−7.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

81.9%

−6.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 88.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.8%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.8 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 17.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walled Lake, Michigan?

Walled Lake, Michigan has about 6,278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walled Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Walled Lake, Michigan earns about $35,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walled Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Walled Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Walled Lake, Michigan?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walled Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walled Lake, Michigan?

About 8.4% of people in Walled Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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