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Wolverine

Michigan · 244 residents · 0.983 sq mi
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Wolverine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,906. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,300. The poverty rate of 49.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−32%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+25%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862432993554121990201020202024Wolverine
2024265
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,906
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,357
+8%since 2000
from $9,612 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3.7%(9)
Diversity Score12.9%(31)
Diversity Score
13
+1724%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolverine, Michigan?

Wolverine, Michigan has about 244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolverine, Michigan?

The typical household in Wolverine, Michigan earns about $28,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolverine, Michigan expensive?

In Wolverine, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Wolverine, Michigan?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wolverine, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolverine, Michigan?

About 49.9% of people in Wolverine, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolverine, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolverine, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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