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Lake Michigan Beach

Michigan · 1,101 residents · 3.835 sq mi
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Lake Michigan Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,338. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 408 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,101
−27%since 2000
from 1,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
287 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+30%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7479751K1K2K1990201020202024Lake Michigan Beach
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,338
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,441
+55%since 2000
from $20,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(933)
Black3.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score22%(242)
Diversity Score
22
+191%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan has about 1,101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan earns about $70,338 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 $130,400.

How educated are people in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan?

About 24.6% 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 21.9% 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 482 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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