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Bear Lake

Michigan · 286 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Bear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−10%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602122643163681990201020202024Bear Lake
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,318
+8%since 2000
from $15,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(15)
Asian2.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
Diversity Score
6
−66%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake, Michigan?

Bear Lake, Michigan has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Lake, Michigan earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Bear Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Lake, Michigan?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Lake, Michigan?

About 10.5% of people in Bear Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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