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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Whitmore Lake

Michigan · 3,150 residents · 4.795 sq mi
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Whitmore Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $39,128. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 3,424 residents. Median home value is $74,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,150
−52%vs 2000
vs 6,574 in 2000
1990 – 2024
657 / sq mi
−52%vs 2000
vs 1,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Whitmore Lake
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,128
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,504 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,605
−32%vs 2000
vs $26,066 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$577
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $712 in 2000
US average: $450
65.5%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
34.5% rent
1.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,253)
Black0.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(96)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(465)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score2.4%(74)
2
−67%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Whitmore Lake, Michigan?

Whitmore Lake, Michigan has about 3,150 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Whitmore Lake, Michigan earns about $39,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitmore Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Whitmore Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Whitmore Lake, Michigan?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Whitmore Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitmore Lake, Michigan?

About 4.3% of people in Whitmore 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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