Whittemore is a city located in Iosco County Michigan. Whittemore has a 2024 population of 419. Whittemore is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in Whittemore is $41,283 with a poverty rate of 28.14%. The median age in Whittemore is 43.2 years: 44.5 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whittemore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 90.76% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 8.78% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 196 | 2.21 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.19 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 45 | 2.76 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Male | 21 | 2.9 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 21 | 5.62 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 22.03% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 19.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 5.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 26.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 55 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 182 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 24 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,625 | $45,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,688 | $53,250 | $28,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,594 | $33,594 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,854 | $50,179 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $57,813 | $22,708 |
$33,854
Average Earnings
$50,179
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Whittemore residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 88 | 22.86% |
| Multiple | 38 | 29 | 76.32% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 50% |
28.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.29%
Male Poverty Rate
26.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whittemore is Multiple, with 76.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whittemore is White, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.68% |
| Some College | 32.14% |
| High School | 20.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
| Female Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,521 | $54,014 |
| Households | $29,667 | $41,283 |
| Married Families | $56,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,563 | $29,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 7.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.46%
Born in Whittemore
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.54% of Whittemore residents were born in the United States, with 94.46% having been born in Michigan. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 424 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 423 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 422 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 421 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 420 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 419 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 418 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 421 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 417 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 415 | 38 | 10.08% |
| 2019 | 377 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 375 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 375 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 377 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 379 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 379 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 379 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 382 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 385 | 0 | 0% |