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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wolf Lake

Michigan · 4,455 residents · 3.544 sq mi
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Wolf Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,799. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,455
+8%since 1990
from 4,110 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,257 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,160 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+4%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wolf Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,799
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,214
+52%since 1990
from $10,642 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
9.6% rent
1.7
+27%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,940)
Black1.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(64)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score13.5%(555)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,098)
Black1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(188)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score13.1%(583)
13
−3%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolf Lake, Michigan?

Wolf Lake, Michigan has about 4,455 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wolf Lake, Michigan earns about $34,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolf Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Wolf Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Wolf Lake, Michigan?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wolf Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolf Lake, Michigan?

About 8.1% of people in Wolf Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolf Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolf Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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