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Skidway Lake

Michigan · 3,008 residents · 11.291 sq mi
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Skidway Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,265. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,100. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,008
−4%since 2000
from 3,147 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Skidway Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,265
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,683
+99%since 2000
from $11,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−2%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
43.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,983)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,814)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(119)
Diversity Score15.4%(462)
Diversity Score
15
+239%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 31.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidway Lake, Michigan?

Skidway Lake, Michigan has about 3,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skidway Lake, Michigan earns about $39,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skidway Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Skidway Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Skidway Lake, Michigan?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Skidway Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skidway Lake, Michigan?

About 37.9% of people in Skidway Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skidway Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Skidway Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 439 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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