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Orchard Lake

Michigan · 2,214 residents (2025 est.) · 2.398 sq mi
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Orchard Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $737,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,238
+1%since 2000
from 2,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+22%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,214 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Orchard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,667
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,126 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,060
+59%since 2000
from $67,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+8%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$737,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−24%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,021)
Black3.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian2.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,548)
Black1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian12.6%(281)
Other15.7%(351)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,345)
Diversity Score
60
+242%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2017
from 99.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 75.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

Orchard Lake, Michigan has about 2,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchard Lake, Michigan earns about $206,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Orchard Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $737,000, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

About 8.6% of people in Orchard Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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