Population 17,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pinckney
Household size in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Pinckney run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.4, Pinckney is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 30 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pinckney: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Pinckney has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pinckney
Renters in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pinckney is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Pinckney is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Pinckney is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $928 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,023 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,157 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Pinckney runs $1,157 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pinckney
Bachelor's degrees in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Pinckney (38.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Detroit area as a whole (34.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pinckney: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pinckney
| Period | Pinckney | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pinckney has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pinckney compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney | 2.46 | 48.4 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,157 | 38.3% | 97.5% | 2.9% |
| Lakeland | 2.38 | 48.2 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,148 | 45.0% | 97.0% | 2.5% |
| Pettysville | 2.66 | 40.6 | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.4% | 1993 | $1,203 | 48.8% | 99.0% | 2.2% |
| Hell | 2.40 | 53.0 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 13.7% | 1978 | $1,243 | 41.4% | 99.4% | 2.5% |
| Hudson Mills | 1.73 | 59.7 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,225 | 36.4% | 97.8% | 0.0% |
| Hamburg | 2.37 | 44.9 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,138 | 46.4% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Gregory | 2.42 | 54.3 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 1983 | $1,106 | 30.0% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| Unadilla | 2.27 | 58.4 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 16.6% | 1979 | $1,293 | 27.2% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Whitmore Lake | 2.42 | 40.5 | 8.2% | 19.0% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,422 | 40.3% | 96.5% | 2.9% |
| Dexter | 2.68 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,887 | 67.5% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| Brighton | 2.59 | 46.5 | 5.7% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 1987 | $1,337 | 51.2% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pinckney. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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