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White Pigeon

Michigan · 1,824 residents (2025 est.) · 1.409 sq mi
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White Pigeon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,600. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,760
+8%since 2000
from 1,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,249 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+15%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024White Pigeon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,641
+81%since 2000
from $16,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+23%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+87%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,528)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(42)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,440)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(239)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other2.8%(50)
Diversity Score38.9%(685)
Diversity Score
39
+369%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
10.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Pigeon, Michigan?

White Pigeon, Michigan has about 1,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Pigeon, Michigan?

The typical household in White Pigeon, Michigan earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Pigeon, Michigan expensive?

In White Pigeon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $149,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in White Pigeon, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in White Pigeon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Pigeon, Michigan?

About 26.0% of people in White Pigeon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Pigeon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, White Pigeon, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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