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.

Wolverine Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,487

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%4,055

Two or More

4.1%185

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%138

Asian

1.8%81

Black

0.6%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%141

High School Diploma

17.9%575

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%298

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%550

Associate's Degree

10.4%335

Bachelor's Degree

26%833

Master's Degree

9.6%309

Professional Degree

1.3%42

Doctorate

0.5%16

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

37.4%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$288,000

Median Renti

$2,051

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%1,441

Renter-Occupied

23.6%444

Total Units

1,996

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%12

$50K–$100K

3.4%49

$100K–$150K

2.8%41

$150K–$200K

11.7%168

$200K–$300K

35.3%509

$300K–$500K

29.2%421

$500K–$1M

10.4%150

$1M+

6.3%91

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

131

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

228

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%25

2010–2019

12.4%247

2000–2009

11.6%232

1990–1999

7.5%150

1980–1989

7.3%145

1970–1979

18.4%368

1960–1969

18.2%363

1950–1959

16.1%322

1940–1949

4.6%91

1939 or earlier

2.7%53

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.9%1,676

Electricity

8.3%157

Other

2.2%42

Wood

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,247

Mean Household Incomei

$118,410

Per Capita Incomei

$50,510

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

2,602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%58

$10K–$15K

3.8%72

$15K–$20K

0.6%11

$20K–$25K

3.6%68

$25K–$30K

2.1%39

$30K–$35K

1.5%28

$35K–$40K

1.2%22

$40K–$45K

2.8%53

$45K–$50K

6.7%126

$50K–$60K

4.5%84

$60K–$75K

9.5%180

$75K–$100K

14.8%279

$100K–$125K

7.9%149

$125K–$150K

10.1%190

$150K–$200K

13.2%248

$200K+

14.7%278

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2575.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,467

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,528

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

210(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured