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Lake Isabella

Michigan · 1,681 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Isabella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $139,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,681
+8%since 2009
from 1,559 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 448 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2009
from 39.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Isabella
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,510
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $60,769 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,433
−16%since 2009
from $27,891 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $171,300 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $867 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score16.6%(258)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,565)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(60)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score14.1%(236)
Diversity Score
14
−15%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

Lake Isabella, Michigan has about 1,681 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Isabella, Michigan earns about $56,510 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 $139,600, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

About 26.6% 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 10.9% of people in Lake Isabella, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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