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Manistee Lake

Michigan · 465 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 $43,924. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,500. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
465
−5%since 2019
from 489 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
131 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 137 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+28%since 2019
from 39.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
320372424475527201020202024Manistee Lake
2024412
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,924
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,481 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,456
+3%since 2019
from $19,833 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $848 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
14.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(438)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+118%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+6%since 2019
from 35.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
45.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manistee Lake, Michigan?

Manistee Lake, Michigan has about 465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manistee Lake, Michigan earns about $43,924 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 $117,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Manistee Lake, Michigan?

About 16.1% 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 19.3% of people in Manistee Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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