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Lake Odessa

Michigan · 2,018 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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Lake Odessa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,856. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,000. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
2,018
−11%since 2000
from 2,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,267 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Odessa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,856
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,576
−11%since 2000
from $19,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,092)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(138)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(363)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,745)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(207)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other1.8%(35)
Diversity Score29.2%(588)
Diversity Score
29
+82%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Odessa, Michigan?

Lake Odessa, Michigan has about 2,018 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Odessa, Michigan earns about $29,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Odessa, Michigan expensive?

In Lake Odessa, Michigan, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Odessa, Michigan?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Odessa, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Odessa, Michigan?

About 26.9% of people in Lake Odessa, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Odessa, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Odessa, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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