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Vandercook Lake

Michigan · 4,721 residents · 4.584 sq mi
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Vandercook Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
4,721
−2%since 2000
from 4,809 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Vandercook Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,153
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,277
+11%since 2000
from $17,359 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(4,556)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(115)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(423)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,431)
Black1.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(107)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.6%(120)
Diversity Score15.1%(713)
Diversity Score
15
+72%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandercook Lake, Michigan?

Vandercook Lake, Michigan has about 4,721 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vandercook Lake, Michigan earns about $44,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandercook Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Vandercook Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Vandercook Lake, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vandercook Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandercook Lake, Michigan?

About 14.4% of people in Vandercook Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandercook Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandercook Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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