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Carp Lake

Michigan · 356 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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Carp Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,875. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,100. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−3%since 2019
from 368 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 179 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
−4%since 2019
from 60.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
329384439494549201020202024Carp Lake
2024380
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,875
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,384
−33%since 2019
from $26,065 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $525 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
13.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(363)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(334)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(31)
Diversity Score20.9%(74)
Diversity Score
21
+522%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+11%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
48.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carp Lake, Michigan?

Carp Lake, Michigan has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carp Lake, Michigan earns about $33,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carp Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Carp Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Carp Lake, Michigan?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carp Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carp Lake, Michigan?

About 45.5% of people in Carp Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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