Population 14,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitmore Lake
Household size in Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Whitmore Lake has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Whitmore Lake are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and 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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Whitmore Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Whitmore Lake
Renters in Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in Whitmore Lake rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Whitmore Lake than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, 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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Whitmore Lake is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,047 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $976 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,283 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,422 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Whitmore Lake pays $1,422 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Whitmore Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Whitmore Lake than nationally: 40.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Whitmore Lake: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. Whitmore Lake has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan cities.
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 Whitmore Lake
| Period | Whitmore Lake | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Whitmore Lake has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.5 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Whitmore Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake | 2.42 | 40.5 | 8.2% | 19.0% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,422 | 40.3% | 96.5% | 2.9% |
| Hamburg | 2.37 | 44.9 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,138 | 46.4% | 98.4% | 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% |
| Barton Hills | 2.78 | 49.2 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1968 | $1,981 | 88.4% | 99.0% | 2.9% |
| South Lyon | 2.80 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 1996 | $1,422 | 52.9% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
| Pinckney | 2.46 | 48.4 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,157 | 38.3% | 97.5% | 2.9% |
| Hudson Mills | 1.73 | 59.7 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,225 | 36.4% | 97.8% | 0.0% |
| Brighton | 2.59 | 46.5 | 5.7% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 1987 | $1,337 | 51.2% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| Dexter | 2.68 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,887 | 67.5% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| Salem | 2.96 | 41.8 | 12.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 1993 | $1,698 | 40.9% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
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 Whitmore Lake. 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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