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Manistee Lake

Michigan · 412 residents · 3.561 sq mi
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Manistee Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
412
+13%since 2023
from 364 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 102 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+6%since 2023
from 55.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
320372424475527201020202024Manistee Lake
2024412
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.2%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.2%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.9%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.9%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.3%(67)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.8%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.1%(83)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(41)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,798
+3%since 2023
from $34,591 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
59.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other4.1%(17)
Diversity Score
11
+225%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(2)
Ancestry
German38.6%(159)
Irish18%(74)
English10.9%(45)
French5.1%(21)
Polish5.1%(21)
American2.9%(12)
Dutch2.9%(12)
Czech1.9%(8)
Swiss1.5%(6)
Italian1.2%(5)
Swedish1%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.7%(3)
Lebanese0.7%(3)
Ukrainian0.5%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.1 min
−7%since 2023
from 61.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
Female
43.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(56)
Married57.9%(121)
Widowed6.2%(13)
Divorced9.1%(19)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(47)
Married60.1%(104)
Widowed6.4%(11)
Divorced6.4%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manistee Lake, Michigan?

Manistee Lake, Michigan has about 412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manistee Lake, Michigan earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manistee Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Manistee Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Manistee Lake, Michigan?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manistee Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manistee Lake, Michigan?

About 9.7% of people in Manistee Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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