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Lake Isabella

Michigan · 1,952 residents (2025 est.) · 3.479 sq mi
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Lake Isabella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $184,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
2,085
+8%since 2023
from 1,931 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 555 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+3%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Isabella
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,923 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,952
+3%since 2023
from $36,986 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+7%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $176,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,139 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,779)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(78)
Diversity Score18.5%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,859)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(114)
Asian1%(20)
Other4%(83)
Diversity Score25%(522)
Diversity Score
25
+35%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% 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
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

Lake Isabella, Michigan has about 2,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Isabella, Michigan earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Isabella, Michigan expensive?

In Lake Isabella, Michigan, the median home is worth about $184,000, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Isabella, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

About 5.8% of people in Lake Isabella, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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