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Lakes of the North

Michigan · 1,044 residents · 16.582 sq mi
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Lakes of the North has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,273. Population has grown 30% since 2019. Median home value is $126,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,044
+30%since 2019
from 805 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+30%since 2019
from 49 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
−17%since 2019
from 57.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
6358781K1K2K201420202024Lakes of the North
20242K
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,273
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,545 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,996
+5%since 2019
from $24,818 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
6.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other3.7%(30)
Diversity Score10.7%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(956)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.9%(41)
Diversity Score13.2%(138)
Diversity Score
13
+23%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 42.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakes of the North, Michigan?

Lakes of the North, Michigan has about 1,044 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakes of the North, Michigan?

The typical household in Lakes of the North, Michigan earns about $53,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakes of the North, Michigan expensive?

In Lakes of the North, Michigan, the median home is worth about $126,800.

How educated are people in Lakes of the North, Michigan?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakes of the North, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakes of the North, Michigan?

About 7.9% of people in Lakes of the North, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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