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Spring Lake

Michigan · 2,323 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Spring Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,404. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $144,900. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% 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
2,323
−8%since 2000
from 2,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,860 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+2%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Spring Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,404
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,324
+15%since 2000
from $26,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,219)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(41)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.2%(27)
Diversity Score8.4%(195)
Diversity Score
8
+85%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, Michigan?

Spring Lake, Michigan has about 2,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, Michigan earns about $45,404 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, Michigan?

About 34.5% 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 5.4% 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 214 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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