Lathrup Village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lathrup Village is a small community located in Michigan, within Oakland County. The total population is 4,059. It ranks as the 207th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lathrup Village is 50.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lathrup Village is $109,893. This is 51% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $310,600. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lathrup Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lathrup Village is Black or African American, making up 63.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (33.1%) is well below the state average of 72.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (63.8% vs 13.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

54.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lathrup Village in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 29.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lathrup Village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.