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Lake Isabella

Michigan · 1,829 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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Lake Isabella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,167. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $170,600. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
1,829
−11%since 2019
from 2,063 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
526 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 593 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+22%since 2019
from 39.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Isabella
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,167
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,961
+11%since 2019
from $30,511 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
8.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,003)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score7.1%(147)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,677)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(54)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2.6%(47)
Diversity Score15.4%(282)
Diversity Score
15
+117%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Female
47.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

Lake Isabella, Michigan has about 1,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Isabella, Michigan earns about $71,167 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 $170,600.

How educated are people in Lake Isabella, Michigan?

About 32.9% 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 5.4% of people in Lake Isabella, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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