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Sylvan Lake

Michigan · 1,720 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Sylvan Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $217,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
−1%since 2000
from 1,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,308 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sylvan Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,694
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,543
−11%since 2000
from $48,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,639)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,607)
Black2.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.5%(26)
Diversity Score14.2%(244)
Diversity Score
14
+88%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvan Lake, Michigan?

Sylvan Lake, Michigan has about 1,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sylvan Lake, Michigan earns about $75,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvan Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Sylvan Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvan Lake, Michigan?

About 60.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvan Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvan Lake, Michigan?

About 5.5% of people in Sylvan Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvan Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvan Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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