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Otter Lake

Michigan · 437 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Otter Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,000. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

437
−10%since 1990
from 485 in 1990
1990 – 2025
579 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 642 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+7%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3384074775476161990201020202024Otter Lake
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,544 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,927
+72%since 1990
from $10,393 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
19.5% rent
1.7
+18%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(30)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.8 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Lake, Michigan?

Otter Lake, Michigan has about 437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Otter Lake, Michigan earns about $49,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otter Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Otter Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Otter Lake, Michigan?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Otter Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otter Lake, Michigan?

About 7.8% of people in Otter Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otter Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Otter Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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