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Sand Lake

Michigan · 1,412 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 $35,600. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,700. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
−8%vs 2011
vs 1,539 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 103 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.3
−2%vs 2011
vs 56.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,826 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,537
+4%vs 2011
vs $18,861 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.412 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $611 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−40.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.5% in 2011
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
59.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+5%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,482)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score8.9%(138)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,360)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score5.2%(74)
Diversity Score
5
−42%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 26.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
47.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Lake, Michigan?

Sand Lake, Michigan has about 1,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sand Lake, Michigan earns about $35,600 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 $106,700, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Lake, Michigan?

About 6.8% 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 19.0% of people in Sand Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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