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Vandercook Lake

Michigan · 4,579 residents · 4.584 sq mi
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Vandercook Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,842. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,579
−5%since 2000
from 4,809 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
999 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Vandercook Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,842
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,898
+49%since 2000
from $17,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,074)
Black1.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(153)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other1%(44)
Diversity Score17.1%(782)
Diversity Score
17
+94%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandercook Lake, Michigan?

Vandercook Lake, Michigan has about 4,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vandercook Lake, Michigan earns about $46,842 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Vandercook Lake, Michigan?

About 20.2% 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 12.9% of people in Vandercook Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandercook Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandercook Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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