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Wolf Lake, MI

Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan.

Population

4,654

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,313

ZIP codes

0

Wolf Lake and its ZIP codes

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Wolf Lake at a glance

  • Wolf Lake is about 7.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,637, 29% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,400 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,310 a month.

Local data for Wolf Lake, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wolf Lake, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,637

Poverty rate

14.1%

Median home value

$131,400

Median rent

$1,310/mo

Homeownership

93.8%

Bachelor's or higher

2.1%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,017), Irish Americans (553), Dutch Americans (495).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskegon County. PPP loans are for Wolf Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,781

62,026 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,283

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $7,398 per person

Muskegon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wolf Lake, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.3%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wolf Lake, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

324

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

78

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 21°F

35.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wolf Lake, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.6%

U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

19.8%

U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities near Wolf Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MuskegonCity6.6 mi14.1
Muskegon HeightsCity7.2 mi3.2
North MuskegonCity8 mi1.8
FruitportVillage8.4 mi0.9
Roosevelt ParkCity8.6 mi1
Norton ShoresCity8.9 mi23.2
RavennaVillage9.4 mi1.2
Twin LakeCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.9
NunicaCensus-designated place11 mi1.8
Lakewood ClubVillage12 mi1.9
FerrysburgCity12 mi3
Spring LakeVillage12 mi1.2
Grand HavenCity14 mi5.7
CoopersvilleCity15 mi4.8
WhitehallCity16 mi3.2
CasnoviaVillage16 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wolf Lake, MI in?
Wolf Lake is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wolf Lake, MI?
About 4,654 people live in Wolf Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wolf Lake?
Nearby places include Muskegon (6.6 mi), Muskegon Heights (7.2 mi), North Muskegon (8 mi), Fruitport (8.4 mi), Roosevelt Park (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023