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Whittemore

Michigan · 414 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Whittemore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−13%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+23%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3724054384705031990201020202024Whittemore
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,298
+59%since 2000
from $12,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(401)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score3.3%(14)
Diversity Score
3
−22%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittemore, Michigan?

Whittemore, Michigan has about 414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whittemore, Michigan?

The typical household in Whittemore, Michigan earns about $30,313 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Whittemore, Michigan?

About 11.0% 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 25.2% 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 22 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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