White Pigeon, Michigan
White Pigeon: Village in St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States
About
White Pigeon is a village located in the county of Saint Joseph in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,522 and a population density of 418 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,521 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about White Pigeon
| Population : | 1,521 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Saint Joseph County |
| Different from : | Pigeon |
| Area : | 3.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:03:43 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 49099 |
| Density : | 417 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
White Pigeon is located at 41°47'53"N 85°38'36"W (41.7981100, -85.6433200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of White Pigeon decreased by 0.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,522 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,529 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,527 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,527 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,529 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,523 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,521 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,519 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,521 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,522 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,521 | -0.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,509 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,018 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,728 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,505 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 394 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
White Pigeon zip code is 49099.
County name: St. Joseph, County
fips: 26149
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,082 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $697 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,490 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,408 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 175,181 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,865 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,382 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,133 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 729 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 386 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 609 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 554 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,789.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.87 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $245,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,855 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $764 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $924 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,057 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,823 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,924 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,226 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 225,679 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,278 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,950 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $54,173 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,178 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,198 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 674 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,971 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,775 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,266.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.74 |
People born in White Pigeon (1)
Orris Pratt was born in White Pigeon
Schools in White Pigeon
College & universities near White Pigeon, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169974 | Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville (MI) | 49032-9719 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near White Pigeon, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Post offices near White Pigeon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| White Pigeon Post Office | White Pigeon (MI) | 49099 |
Other cities in Saint Joseph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Joseph County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | 7,600 | City in St. |
| Fabius | 3,244 | Township in St. |
| Nottawa | 2,273 | Township in St. |
| Sturgis | 2,207 | City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States |
| Constantine | 2,075 | Village in St. |
| Flowerfield | 1,609 | Township in St. |
| Mottville | 1,429 | Township in St. |
| Centreville | 1,400 | Village in and county seat of St. |
| Fawn River | 1,342 | Township in St. |
| Leonidas | 1,183 | Township in St. |
| Colon | 1,155 | Village in St. |
| Mendon | 848 | Village in St. |
| Burr Oak | 800 | Village in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
White Pigeon distances to largest Michigan cities
