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Otter Lake

Michigan · 426 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Otter Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426
−3%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3384074775476161990201020202024Otter Lake
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,915
+39%since 2000
from $17,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(31)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score23%(98)
Diversity Score
23
+237%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Lake, Michigan?

Otter Lake, Michigan has about 426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Otter Lake, Michigan earns about $46,250 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Otter Lake, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 15.0% 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 59 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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