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Bear Lake

Michigan · 327 residents · 5.761 sq mi
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Bear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,321. Population has declined 9% since 2011. Median home value is $169,200. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
327
−9%vs 2011
vs 359 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 62 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
60.7
−5%vs 2011
vs 63.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
227280334387440201020202024Bear Lake
2024343
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,114 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,223
−7%vs 2011
vs $28,260 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.423 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $157,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−49.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
69.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+17%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score6.3%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+354%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 34.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.1%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.3%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Female
45.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake, Michigan?

Bear Lake, Michigan has about 327 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 $32,321 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 $169,200.

How educated are people in Bear Lake, Michigan?

About 19.8% 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 1.8% of people in Bear Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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