Population 5,274 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White Pigeon
Household size in White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in White Pigeon has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of White Pigeon is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in White Pigeon (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 White Pigeon
Renters in White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.0% of households in White Pigeon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in White Pigeon, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in White Pigeon leans older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Michigan. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $652 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $909 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$211 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in White Pigeon costs $909 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $211 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 White Pigeon
Bachelor's degrees in White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in White Pigeon have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in White Pigeon never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 19 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 White Pigeon
| Period | White Pigeon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in White Pigeon is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (5.9%). Unemployment has fallen 10.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
White Pigeon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pigeon | 2.47 | 43.4 | 8.7% | 20.0% | 14.7% | 1974 | $909 | 13.9% | 86.2% | 5.1% |
| Oakwood | 2.36 | 43.2 | 6.3% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1977 | $761 | 14.1% | 78.9% | 8.4% |
| Constantine | 2.64 | 42.2 | 10.8% | 25.0% | 7.6% | 1974 | $841 | 10.3% | 83.9% | 6.6% |
| Vistula | 3.01 | 33.5 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 1993 | $1,147 | 16.6% | 77.2% | 4.1% |
| Scott | 4.14 | 23.3 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 1996 | $969 | 7.4% | 34.4% | 0.6% |
| Middlebury | 3.42 | 32.4 | 6.6% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 1988 | $1,137 | 19.2% | 67.5% | 2.0% |
| Shipshewana | 3.38 | 30.2 | 2.5% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 1990 | $857 | 7.2% | 39.3% | 1.7% |
| Jones | 2.28 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 18.0% | 1973 | $904 | 21.0% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| Union | 2.33 | 41.8 | 12.2% | 20.4% | 16.2% | 1977 | $934 | 25.2% | 89.2% | 7.4% |
| Bristol | 3.03 | 37.1 | 10.0% | 15.2% | 10.8% | 1986 | $1,181 | 22.2% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Three Rivers | 2.53 | 40.4 | 10.1% | 28.8% | 12.3% | 1969 | $807 | 19.1% | 92.5% | 7.6% |
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 White Pigeon. 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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