White Cloud is a city located in Newaygo County Michigan. White Cloud has a 2024 population of 1,476. It is also the county seat of Newaygo County. White Cloud is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,478 in 2020.
The average household income in White Cloud is $58,838 with a poverty rate of 16.02%. The median age in White Cloud is 41 years: 35.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Cloud was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,019 | 85.13% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 6.77% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 6.52% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 400 | 2.37 | 58.3 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.24 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 149 | 3.17 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 51 | 4.1 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 16 | 2.44 | 6.3 | 93.8 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 11.93% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 7.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 34.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 8.03% |
| Some College | 230 | 24.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 768 | 646 | 82 |
| Black | 72 | 27 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 44 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,365 | $44,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,688 | $0 | $90,938 |
| High School Graduate | $28,942 | $26,719 | $29,423 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,450 | $30,545 | $28,566 |
| Some College | $28,894 | $31,875 | $24,519 |
$29,450
Average Earnings
$30,545
Average Male
$28,566
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.41% of White Cloud residents speak only English, while 3.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 838 | 140 | 16.71% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 9 | 21.95% |
| Black | 21 | 5 | 23.81% |
16.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Cloud is Black, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Cloud is White, with 16.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.07% |
| High School | 21.4% |
| Some College | 11.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.33% |
| Male Employed | 5.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $65,463 |
| Households | $45,682 | $58,838 |
| Married Families | $82,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,944 | $47,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 14.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.38%
Born in White Cloud
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.42% of White Cloud residents were born in the United States, with 85.38% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,475 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,476 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,477 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,479 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,478 | 96 | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 1,382 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 1,387 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,379 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,372 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 1,381 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 1,382 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,389 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,390 | -14 | -1% |
| 2011 | 1,404 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,408 | 0 | 0% |