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Skidway Lake

Michigan · 3,392 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 $20,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,392
+8%since 2000
from 3,147 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Skidway Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,848
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,944
+5%since 2000
from $11,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+61%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,175)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(70)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.8%(61)
Diversity Score10.9%(370)
Diversity Score
11
+141%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidway Lake, Michigan?

Skidway Lake, Michigan has about 3,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skidway Lake, Michigan earns about $20,848 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Skidway Lake, Michigan?

About 4.4% 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 38.7% 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 823 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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