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Sand Lake

Michigan · 1,348 residents · 14.949 sq mi
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Sand Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,500. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,348
+11%since 2023
from 1,214 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 81 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
−2%since 2023
from 61.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Sand Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,162
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,615 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,401
+4%since 2023
from $31,050 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+1%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $139,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $633 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
60.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.8%(34)
Diversity Score7.4%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other2.5%(34)
Diversity Score10.2%(138)
Diversity Score
10
+38%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 36.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Female
48.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Lake, Michigan?

Sand Lake, Michigan has about 1,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sand Lake, Michigan earns about $58,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Sand Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $157,500, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Lake, Michigan?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Lake, Michigan?

About 16.4% of people in Sand Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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