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Wacousta CDP, MI

ZIP 48837 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48837

48837 has a population of 19,822 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.3%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
20.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.2%-80% vs US avg
x
High school
23.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
39.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.0%-71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.2%+525% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48837

Poverty Rate
3.6%-68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.0%-71% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.2%+525% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,822
Median age42.8
Poverty rate3.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.1%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born4.0%