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Orchard Lake

Michigan · 2,375 residents · 2.398 sq mi
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Orchard Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $588,200. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 208% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
+7%since 2000
from 2,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+10%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Orchard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,126 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,715
+14%since 2000
from $67,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$588,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
−16%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,974)
Black6.3%(149)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian7.4%(175)
Other4.4%(105)
Diversity Score41.1%(977)
Diversity Score
41
+134%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

Orchard Lake, Michigan has about 2,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchard Lake, Michigan earns about $149,250 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 $588,200, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

About 64.4% 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 2.4% of people in Orchard Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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