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Bear Lake

Michigan · 342 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 $41,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
+8%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,082 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602122643163681990201020202024Bear Lake
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,429
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,360
+28%since 2000
from $15,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(23)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other10.6%(36)
Diversity Score38.8%(133)
Diversity Score
39
+123%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake, Michigan?

Bear Lake, Michigan has about 342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Lake, Michigan earns about $41,429 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Lake, Michigan?

About 10.1% 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 14.7% 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 9 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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