Woodhaven, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Woodhaven, Michigan is 12,761 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $83,291, the median home value is $221,200, and the median age is 45.5.
The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (12,854 → 12,575).
12,761
Population
1998
People / sq mi
$83,291
Median Income
$221,200
Median Home Value
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Woodhaven covers 6.4 sq mi of land at 1998 people per square mile.
About Woodhaven, MI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Woodhaven: a median age of 45.5, older than the national median. With 12,761 residents, Woodhaven is a city in Michigan.
The typical household here earns about $83,291, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $221,200, with typical rent around $1,015.
Roughly 25.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Woodhaven — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Woodhaven city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Woodhaven city had a population of 12,854 in 2010 and 12,575 in 2024, a -2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,891 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.
12,575
Population (2024)
12,854
Population (2010)
12,891
Peak (2020)
-0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,854 |
| 2011 | 12,784 |
| 2012 | 12,750 |
| 2013 | 12,650 |
| 2014 | 12,639 |
| 2015 | 12,591 |
| 2016 | 12,554 |
| 2017 | 12,527 |
| 2018 | 12,499 |
| 2019 | 12,469 |
| 2020 | 12,891 |
| 2021 | 12,778 |
| 2022 | 12,637 |
| 2023 | 12,571 |
| 2024 | 12,575 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,291
Median Household Income
$39,150
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$221,200
Median Home Value
$1,015
Median Rent
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
78.1%
Public Transit
9.5%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.5%
Foreign Born
92.6%
Non-English at Home
6.9%
Veterans
14.0%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodhaven, Michigan has a population of 12,761 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Woodhaven, Michigan is $83,291, with 9.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Woodhaven, Michigan is $221,200, with median monthly rent at $1,015 and a homeownership rate of 76.2%.
The median age in Woodhaven, Michigan is 45.5 years. The population is 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (12,854 → 12,575).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.