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Sand Lake

Michigan · 1,418 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 $37,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,400. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,418
+1%since 2019
from 1,407 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 94 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+2%since 2019
from 58.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Sand Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,628
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,684 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,523
−7%since 2019
from $24,214 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $94,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $612 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
11.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,369)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score6.6%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,331)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score10.3%(146)
Diversity Score
10
+56%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 24.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
47.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Lake, Michigan?

Sand Lake, Michigan has about 1,418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sand Lake, Michigan earns about $37,628 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Lake, Michigan?

About 12.4% 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 23.3% of people in Sand Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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