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.

Whitehall, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,024

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.5%2,554

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%293

Two or More

4.6%139

Black

1.3%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%123

High School Diploma

26%547

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%191

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%370

Associate's Degree

12.5%263

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%427

Master's Degree

5%104

Doctorate

0.9%18

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,600

Median Renti

$877

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%847

Renter-Occupied

27.9%328

Total Units

1,253

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%17

$50K–$100K

2%17

$100K–$150K

23%195

$150K–$200K

15.7%133

$200K–$300K

35.9%304

$300K–$500K

10.4%88

$500K–$1M

5.8%49

$1M+

5.2%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

124

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%23

2010–2019

8.6%108

2000–2009

5.5%69

1990–1999

3.1%39

1980–1989

8.8%110

1970–1979

8%100

1960–1969

4.7%59

1950–1959

15.2%191

1940–1949

14.7%184

1939 or earlier

29.5%370

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.8%1,020

Electricity

11.1%130

No Fuel

1.3%15

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%6

Wood

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,169

Mean Household Incomei

$87,630

Per Capita Incomei

$35,868

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,310

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%108

$10K–$15K

3.3%39

$15K–$20K

2%23

$20K–$25K

1.7%20

$25K–$30K

9.3%109

$35K–$40K

4.1%48

$40K–$45K

2.4%28

$45K–$50K

3.8%45

$50K–$60K

13%153

$60K–$75K

10%118

$75K–$100K

15.9%187

$100K–$125K

6.4%75

$125K–$150K

2.9%34

$150K–$200K

11%129

$200K+

5%59

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

190.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,264

Avg. Commutei

12.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,307

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

116(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured