White Pigeon, MI

White Pigeon, Michigan

White Pigeon, Michigan, in St Joseph county, is 19 miles NE of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 103 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 1,627 residents.

The People and Families of White Pigeon

In White Pigeon, about 53% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that White Pigeon tends toward large families and full houses.

There are more females than males in the village than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, White Pigeon had a median family income of $43,182.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($10,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in White Pigeon. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

White Pigeon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in White Pigeon was owner-occupied. In the village you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In White Pigeon, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in White Pigeon it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

White Pigeon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of White Pigeon, MI

Comparing White Pigeon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

White Pigeon Almanac

White Pigeon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

White Pigeon Public Libraries

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White Pigeon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by White Pigeon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, White Pigeon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

White Pigeon High Schools (2004)

WHITE PIGEON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
410 E. PRAIRIE AVENUE
269-483-7679
A magnet school.
Serves 499 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

White Pigeon Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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