Charter township · Michigan
White Lake Charter Township, Michigan
White Lake Charter Township, charter township, in Oakland County, Michigan. White Lake Charter Township had 31,377 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,950 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,046 (±27). GEOID 2612586860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,377
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,950 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,046 ±27
Median household income
$94,985
±$4,032 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$327,000
±$11,360 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,516
±$184 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is White Lake Charter Township and what county is it in?
White Lake Charter Township is a charter township in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 33.5 square miles of land, 923 residents per square mile in 2020.
White Lake Charter Township is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in White Lake Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,377 people lived in White Lake Charter Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 30,950 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,046 (±27).
| Measure | White Lake Charter Township | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,046±27 | 1,279,825 | −162 |
| Households | 12,094±417 | 530,460 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.09 | 2.39 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 12,527±426 | 561,348 | no clear change |
White Lake Charter Township's population since 2000
From 28,219 in 2000 to 31,377 in 2025: up 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for White Lake Charter Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in White Lake Charter Township?
The median resident of White Lake Charter Township is 43.8 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.3%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | White Lake Charter Township | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±1.6 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±1.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±1.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 49.7%±1.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6%±2.0 pts | 68.2% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 12.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±1.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9%±2.8 pts | 51.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±1.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±1.9 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in White Lake Charter Township earn?
Half of White Lake Charter Township's 12,094 households earn less than $94,985 a year (±$4,032), against $97,760 in Oakland County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $105,082 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,097 after inflation. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Lake Charter Township | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,985±$4,032 | $97,760 | −$10,097 |
| Mean household income | $118,058±$6,951 | $134,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,803±$2,747 | $56,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±2.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0%±3.9 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8%±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3%±2.2 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±2.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in White Lake Charter Township?
Owners occupy 87.5% of White Lake Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 12.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $327,000 by its owner (±$11,360). The median renter pays $1,516 a month including utilities, and 60.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | White Lake Charter Township | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $327,000±$11,360 | $343,600 | +$30,157 |
| Median gross rent | $1,516±$184 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.2%±12.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,879±$80 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.5%±3.0 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.5%±3.0 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 12,527±426 | 561,348 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±4.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5%±2.8 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.2%±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is White Lake Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 74 new housing units in White Lake Charter Township in 2025 (74 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in White Lake Charter Township work and get to work?
76.7% of White Lake Charter Township's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | White Lake Charter Township | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±2.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±2.7 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±2.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±1.8 pts | 20.2% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min±1.5 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in White Lake Charter Township?
9 census tracts lie mostly in White Lake Charter Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,443 (Tract 1300) to $119,934 (Tract 1301).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1307Oakland County | 6,848 | $80,108 |
| Tract 1302Oakland County | 5,143 | $99,924 |
| Tract 1303Oakland County | 4,426 | $103,145 |
| Tract 1300Oakland County | 3,286 | $62,443 |
| Tract 1306Oakland County | 3,253 | $95,136 |
| Tract 1305Oakland County | 2,986 | $110,673 |
| Tract 1304Oakland County | 2,674 | $114,758 |
| Tract 1301Oakland County | 2,430 | $119,934 |
| Tract 9810Oakland County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in White Lake Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does White Lake Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, White Lake Charter Township is the 338th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 25th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
White Lake Charter Township ranks 219th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 482nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 365th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 219th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 255th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 176th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 81st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 733rd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 293rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 624th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 614th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 321st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 205th | 1,356 |
White Lake Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for White Lake Charter Township?
8 of the 57 figures for White Lake Charter Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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