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Lake Odessa

Michigan · 1,994 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 $46,875. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,994
−12%since 2000
from 2,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,240 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+15%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Odessa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,940
+21%since 2000
from $19,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,755)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(147)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other2.4%(48)
Diversity Score25.6%(510)
Diversity Score
26
+60%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Odessa, Michigan?

Lake Odessa, Michigan has about 1,994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Odessa, Michigan earns about $46,875 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 $105,400, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Odessa, Michigan?

About 15.3% 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 14.8% 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 268 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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