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Wolverine

Michigan · 309 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 $23,958. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
−14%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+4%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862432993554121990201020202024Wolverine
2024265
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,958
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,684
+84%since 2000
from $9,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+92%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(12)
Diversity Score12.4%(38)
Diversity Score
12
+1649%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolverine, Michigan?

Wolverine, Michigan has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolverine, Michigan?

The typical household in Wolverine, Michigan earns about $23,958 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 $108,900, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Wolverine, Michigan?

About 7.1% 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 41.2% of people in Wolverine, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolverine, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolverine, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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