White Pigeon, Michigan
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White Pigeon is a village located in St. Joseph County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,627. The village is located within White Pigeon Township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.71% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,627 people, 602 households, and 431 families residing in the village. The population density is 445.5/km² (1,157.8/mi²). There are 640 housing units at an average density of 175.3/km² (455.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 94.59% White, 0.18% African American, 1.11% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.03% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 2.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 602 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% are married couples living together, 15.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% are non-families. 21.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the village the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $41,292, and the median income for a family is $43,182. Males have a median income of $32,470 versus $21,327 for females. The per capita income for the village is $16,895. 13.1% of the population and 10.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.1% of those under the age of 18 and 1.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.