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Lake Michigan Beach

Michigan · 823 residents · 3.835 sq mi
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Lake Michigan Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,809. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 686 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $255,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823
−45%since 2000
from 1,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
215 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+37%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7479751K1K2K1990201020202024Lake Michigan Beach
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,809
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,145
+222%since 2000
from $20,253 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.638
+56%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
59.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+78%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,435)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(713)
Black9.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(34)
Diversity Score29.9%(246)
Diversity Score
30
+295%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+147%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2012
from 34.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan has about 823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan earns about $56,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan expensive?

In Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, the median home is worth about $255,800.

How educated are people in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

About 8.0% of people in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 760 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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