Pontiac, MI Demographics
What is the population of Pontiac?
There are 61,965 residents in Pontiac, with a median age of 33.8. Of this, 48.36% are males and 51.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.24% of the resident pool in Pontiac, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.57%. Additionally, 6.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 51,381 people in Pontiac currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 61,965 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 29,966 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 31,999 | 0.8% |
Male Population 48.36%
Female Population 51.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.8 | 1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 54,680 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,449 | 2.7% |
| Not Citizen | 3,836 | -7.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.24%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.57%
Not Citizen 6.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 584 | -41.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,895 | -0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,778 | -13.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 721 | 5.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 51,381 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.95%
Moved from Same County 11.24%
Moved from Same State 2.9%
Moved from Different State 1.18%
Same House as Last Year 83.74%
What are the employment statistics in Pontiac?
White-collar workers make up 65.18% of the working population in Pontiac, while blue-collar employees account for 34.82%. There are also 1,825 entrepreneurs in Pontiac (6.97% of the workforce); 20,433 workers employed in private companies (78.05%); and 2,004 people working in governmental institutions (7.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 17,063 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 9,115 | -0.8% |
White Collar 65.18%
Blue Collar 34.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,825 | 5.5% |
| Private Companies | 20,433 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,004 | 18.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,916 | -5.5% |
Self Employees 6.97%
Private Companies 78.05%
Governmental Workers 7.66%
Not for Profit Companies 7.32%
How many households are there in Pontiac?
There are a total of 25,343 households in Pontiac, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.6% of these Pontiac households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.4%. Additionally, 30.39% of households have children and 69.61% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 25,343 | 3.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 13,077 | 3.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,266 | 2.8% |
Family Households 51.6%
Non-Family Households 48.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,702 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 17,641 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 30.39%
Households without Children 69.61%
What are the median and average incomes in Pontiac?
The average annual household income in Pontiac is $53,499, while the median household income sits at $40,307 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $39,446, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $45,511. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,679 and $36,727, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $53,499 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $40,307 | 11.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 43,814 | 2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pontiac?
There are 28,147 housing units in Pontiac, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 25,343 occupied housing units in Pontiac, 42.3% are owner-occupied, while 57.7% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.41% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $116,600. In general, housing costs reach $896 per month in Pontiac.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,147 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,138 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,750 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,032 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,717 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,057 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,579 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,996 | 31.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,377 | 13.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 456 | 2.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 114.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,343 | 3.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,721 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $14,622 | 4.5% |
Owner Occupied 42.3%
Renter Occupied 57.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,941 | 3.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,780 | -1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $116,600 | 21.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $79,600 | 19.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $896 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 55.41%
Without Mortgage 44.59%
What is the level of education in Pontiac?
Approximately 49.23% of the population in Pontiac holds a high school degree (that's 22,971 residents), while 25.18% have attained a college certificate (11,768 locals) and 10.23% have a bachelor's degree (4,773 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,501 | -9.3% |
| Some High School | 22,971 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 11,768 | -0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,666 | -4.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,773 | 13.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,999 | 15.3% |
No High School 5.36%
Some High School 49.23%
Some College 25.18%
Associate Degree 5.71%
Bachelor's Degree 10.23%
Graduate Degree 4.28%
What is the marital status of Pontiac residents?
A total of 25,845 people in Pontiac have never been married (which represents 52.58% of the total population), while 13,488 of them are wedded (27.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,235 (2.51%) and 6,704 (13.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,845 | 2.6% |
| Married | 13,488 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1,235 | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3,120 | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 6,704 | 6,704.0% |
Never Married 52.58%
Married 27.44%
Separated 2.51%
Widowed 6.35%
Divorced 13.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pontiac?
The top three means of transportation people in Pontiac use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 22,509 residents commute by car, 584 prefer going to work by walking and 223 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,509 | -0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 223 | -21.8% |
| Bicycle | 98 | 75.0% |
| Motorcycle | 19 | 11.8% |
| TaxiCab | 192 | 67.0% |
| Walk | 584 | -12.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Pontiac by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.