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Lake Michigan Beach

Michigan · 1,216 residents · 3.835 sq mi
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Lake Michigan Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,585. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,216
−19%since 2000
from 1,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7479751K1K2K1990201020202024Lake Michigan Beach
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,585
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,766
+17%since 2000
from $20,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
53.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,113)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(52)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(176)
Diversity Score
14
+91%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
8.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan has about 1,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan earns about $42,585 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 $126,600, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 9.1% 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 367 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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