Wolverine Lake, Michigan
Wolverine Lake: Community in Michigan, United States
About
Wolverine Lake is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,312 and a population density of 990 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,745 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wolverine Lake
| Population : | 4,745 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Oakland County |
| Postal code : | 48390 |
| Area : | 4.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 932 feet / 284 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 04:38:49 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,089 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wolverine Lake is located at 42°33'24"N 83°28'26"W (42.5567000, -83.4738300).
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Demographics
The population of Wolverine Lake increased by 9.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,312 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,369 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,393 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,420 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,440 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,421 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,594 | 3.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,666 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,757 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,783 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,745 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,482 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,361 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,932 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,353 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.1% |
| White only, percent : | 63.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,711 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $143,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,317 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $577 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $950 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,163 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,483 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 189,312 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 334,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,948 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,932 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,035 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,314 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 698 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 814 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,024 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,921.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.15 |
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Schools in Wolverine Lake
College & universities near Wolverine Lake, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468024 | South University-Novi | Novi (MI) | 48377 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wolverine Lake, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wolverine Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walled Lak Post Office | Walled Lake (MI) | 48390 |
Other cities in Oakland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 80,017 | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Waterford | 75,737 | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan |
| Rochester Hills | 74,111 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Southfield | 72,174 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Royal Oak | 58,963 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Pontiac | 58,911 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Oak Park | 29,752 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Madison Heights | 29,633 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA |
| Auburn Hills | 24,880 | City in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Birmingham | 21,312 | City in Michigan |
| Ferndale | 20,198 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Hazel Park | 16,209 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Berkley | 15,277 | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Wixom | 14,086 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rochester | 13,201 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| South Lyon | 11,846 | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Wolverine Lake distances to largest Michigan cities
