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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake County

Michigan · 11,333 residents · 567.594 sq mi
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Lake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,622. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,000. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,333
+32%since 1990
from 8,583 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+7%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lake County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,622
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,457
+76%since 1990
from $8,195 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(7,371)
Black13.2%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(34)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score31.4%(2,691)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(9,511)
Black11%(1,252)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(191)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score29.4%(3,331)
29
−6%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Michigan?

Lake County, Michigan has about 11,333 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Michigan earns about $26,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Michigan expensive?

In Lake County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Michigan?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Lake County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,750 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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