Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Whittemore, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

492

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%451

Two or More

6.5%32

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%8

Other

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%15

High School Diploma

27.9%80

Some College (<1 yr)

13.6%39

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%28

Associate's Degree

11.5%33

Bachelor's Degree

3.1%9

Master's Degree

1.7%5

Professional Degree

0.3%1

HS or Higher

73.2%

BA or Higher

5.2%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,900

Median Renti

$481

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.1%127

Renter-Occupied

35.9%71

Total Units

254

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

22%

Home Values

Under $50K

37%47

$50K–$100K

34.6%44

$100K–$150K

15%19

$150K–$200K

3.9%5

$300K–$500K

9.4%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

5.1%13

2000–2009

3.9%10

1990–1999

15.7%40

1980–1989

9.8%25

1970–1979

14.2%36

1960–1969

5.9%15

1950–1959

4.3%11

1940–1949

11%28

1939 or earlier

29.9%76

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.2%131

Electricity

18.7%37

Wood

12.1%24

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%5

Fuel Oil

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$33,214

Mean Household Incomei

$39,593

Per Capita Incomei

$16,664

Poverty Ratei

22.8%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

160

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%14

$10K–$15K

16.7%33

$15K–$20K

4%8

$20K–$25K

6.1%12

$25K–$30K

5.6%11

$30K–$35K

13.1%26

$35K–$40K

4.5%9

$40K–$45K

8.6%17

$45K–$50K

5.1%10

$50K–$60K

10.6%21

$60K–$75K

10.6%21

$75K–$100K

4%8

$100K–$125K

2%4

$125K–$150K

1.5%3

$150K–$200K

0.5%1

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

142

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(6.3% of civilian adults)