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Lake County

Michigan · 11,539 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 $31,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
11,539
+2%since 2000
from 11,333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+16%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lake County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,205
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,622 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,084
+11%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(9,511)
Black11%(1,252)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(191)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(3,331)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(9,897)
Black9%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(243)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other3.1%(362)
Diversity Score32.1%(3,701)
Diversity Score
32
+9%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Michigan?

Lake County, Michigan has about 11,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Michigan earns about $31,205 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Michigan?

About 8.5% 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 19.5% 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 2,956 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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