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Barnes Lake

Michigan · 952 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Barnes Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,400. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 484 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $225,900. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
+103%since 2023
from 468 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
615 / sq mi
+103%since 2023
from 302 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.0
−32%since 2023
from 29.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4205657108551K20202024Barnes Lake
2024952
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,585 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,522
−27%since 2023
from $31,053 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.220
−16%since 2023
from 0.262 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $212,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(56)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
−20%since 2023
from 61.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Female
65.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes Lake, Michigan?

Barnes Lake, Michigan has about 952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnes Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Barnes Lake, Michigan earns about $79,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnes Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Barnes Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $225,900.

How educated are people in Barnes Lake, Michigan?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barnes Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnes Lake, Michigan?

About 3.5% of people in Barnes Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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