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Spring Lake

Michigan · 2,504 residents (2025 est.) · 1.249 sq mi
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Spring Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $320,200. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,519
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,017 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+19%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,504 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Spring Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,365
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,176
+212%since 2000
from $26,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.594
+25%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,455)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,301)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other6.5%(164)
Diversity Score20.1%(507)
Diversity Score
20
+344%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, Michigan?

Spring Lake, Michigan has about 2,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, Michigan earns about $88,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Spring Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $320,200, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, Michigan?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Lake, Michigan?

About 7.3% of people in Spring Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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