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Whittemore

Michigan · 419 residents (2025 est.) · 1.024 sq mi
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Whittemore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,900. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
+3%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3724054384705031990201020202024Whittemore
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,214
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,664
+37%since 2000
from $12,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−2%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(464)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(33)
Diversity Score19.4%(95)
Diversity Score
19
+364%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittemore, Michigan?

Whittemore, Michigan has about 492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whittemore, Michigan?

The typical household in Whittemore, Michigan earns about $33,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whittemore, Michigan expensive?

In Whittemore, Michigan, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Whittemore, Michigan?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whittemore, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whittemore, Michigan?

About 22.8% of people in Whittemore, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whittemore, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Whittemore, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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