Demographics & People — Pontiac, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 61,914 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~62,600 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 25,605 |
| Family Households | 13,108 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,791 |
| Black or African American | 29,174 |
| Asian | 2,353 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,455 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 39,723 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,786 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,365 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,201 |
| German | 3,538 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,987 |
| English | 2,561 |
| Irish | 1,969 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,263 |
| American | 1,192 |
Language
| English Only | 45,421 |
| Spanish | 9,401 |
| Population 5+ | 57,460 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,887 |
| Population 18+ | 46,657 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pontiac, Michigan.