Wolf Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,802
Population
1,357/sq mi density
$49,005
Median Income
$21,875 per capita
$99,800
Home Value
$223,447 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,005 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,802
Census 2023
Population Density
1,357
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.2 km²)
Median Age
30.7 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.1%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.3%
Spanish
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.6%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.5%
12% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.419
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,802 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,357 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 14.5% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |