Census Bureau data for Pontiac city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Pontiac city
- What is the median household income in Pontiac city?
- The median household income in Pontiac city is $59,579 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Pontiac city?
- The poverty rate in Pontiac city is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Pontiac city?
- $110,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Pontiac city?
- The median gross rent in Pontiac city is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Pontiac city residents have a college degree?
- 16.1% of adults in Pontiac city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,483
Median Income
$59,579
Median Home Value
$110,200
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,294 (+31.6%)
Home Value:
+$13,200 (+13.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.2 pp (-50.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+27.8%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-20.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,483
Median Age
43.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.3%
Black 8.8%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.5%
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,579
±$8,102
-$22,123 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$79,240
Median Family Income
$85,200
Poverty Rate
7.1%
-1.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
35.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
4.9%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
12.6%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
15.8%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,106
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
35.0%
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Median Home Value
$110,200
-$140,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.9%
$50–100k
29.2%
$100–200k
24.8%
$200–300k
12.9%
$300–500k
1.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.6%
$500–1k
47.6%
$1–1.5k
24.1%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
45.8%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
6.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.2%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
17.7%
2000–2009
5.3%
2010+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
-21.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.9%
Some College / Associate
22.9%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.1%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
14.0%
Private For-Profit
81.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.8%
Manufacturing
18.9%
Retail
15.7%
Arts/Entmt.
10.6%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Public Admin
6.3%
Finance
3.9%
Transportation
3.0%
Construction
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
1.1%
Wholesale
0.8%
Occupation
Production
28.5%
Management
28.2%
Food Prep
19.0%
Sales
18.9%
Construction
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.6 min
Drove Alone
77.9%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%
Walked
3.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,680
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
12.0%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 17.3%
Working age (18–64): 82.7%
65 and over: 20.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
53.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.2%
Asia
44.5%
Europe
4.1%
Africa
3.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.3%
Has a Computer
92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023