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Woodhaven

Michigan · 12,941 residents · 6.388 sq mi
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Woodhaven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $176,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,941
+3%since 2000
from 12,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,026 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Woodhaven
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,067
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,954 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,310
+31%since 2000
from $27,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(11,381)
Black2.3%(292)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(433)
Asian1.6%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(2,236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(10,013)
Black7.7%(991)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(933)
Asian2.4%(314)
Other1.9%(243)
Diversity Score43.1%(5,579)
Diversity Score
43
+142%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodhaven, Michigan?

Woodhaven, Michigan has about 12,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodhaven, Michigan?

The typical household in Woodhaven, Michigan earns about $67,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodhaven, Michigan expensive?

In Woodhaven, Michigan, the median home is worth about $176,600, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Woodhaven, Michigan?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodhaven, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodhaven, Michigan?

About 6.8% of people in Woodhaven, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodhaven, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodhaven, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,310 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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