Wolverine, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wolverine, Michigan had a total population of 265, the 643rd largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $67,500, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 34.1%.

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (34.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.

Wolverine Quick Facts

Population 26590% MOE ±87

Median Household Income $67,50090% MOE ±$26,254

Median Home Value $89,00090% MOE ±$44,465

Poverty Rate 34.1%90% MOE ±26.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±9.0 pts

Median Age 36.1 years90% MOE ±11.1 years

Homeownership Rate 95.7%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%90% MOE ±11.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.2%

Diversity Index 16/100

Population 265 643rd of 745

Median Income $67,500 above average

Poverty Rate 34.1% 174% higher than national

Median Home Value $89,000 bottom 10%

How Wolverine Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	253	265	No clear change (+4.7%)
Median household income	$30,460	$67,500	+121.6%
Median home value¹	$130,824	$89,000	No clear change (-32.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Wolverine Compares

Median Household Income

Wolverine

$67,500

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wolverine

$89,000

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 41.3%

$100K+ 18.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.7%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

9.8%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

10.9%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

15.2%

$75K-$100K

19.6%

$100K-$125K

4.3%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 95.7%

Renter 4.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.4%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

20.8%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Wolverine Rankings in Michigan

#643 Population of 745

#275 Median Income of 732

#643 Education of 745

#664 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Cheboygan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cheboygan	4,820	$42,290	14.9%	$123,200
Indian River	2,039	$62,140	10.6%	$314,100
Tower	275	$56,250	30.6%	$94,800

Cities Similar to Wolverine

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Burlington	264	$66,250	$90,800	13.7%	13.3%
Bear Lake (Manistee County)	264	$63,281	$155,400	18.1%	5.0%
St. James	269	$62,917	$325,000	48.9%	10.2%
Ellsworth	265	$61,000	$160,200	24.3%	8.7%
Lake Ann	273	$70,625	$338,900	32.9%	3.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 265, Wolverine's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wolverine is a small community located in Michigan, within Cheboygan County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 643rd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wolverine is 36.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Wolverine has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wolverine is $67,500. This is 7% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 158% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wolverine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $89,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Wolverine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wolverine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower 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 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wolverine, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wolverine, Michigan?

Wolverine, Michigan has a population of 265 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Wolverine, MI?

The median household income in Wolverine is $67,500, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Wolverine, MI?

The poverty rate in Wolverine is 34.1%. This means approximately 89 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Wolverine, Michigan?

Wolverine's population is 91.3% White, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Wolverine, MI?

The median home value in Wolverine is $89,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.

How educated is Wolverine, Michigan?

9.4% of adults (25+) in Wolverine hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.