Lake County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,563 | — | #2,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,805 | -32.4% | #2,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.5 years | +29.8% | #197 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,900 | -52.5% | #2,473 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | -24.8% | #1,581 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.8% | #2,716 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 12,563, making it the #2,316 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $50,805, ranking #2,725 out of 3,222 counties — 32.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $133,900 (-52.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $875/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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92.7% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Michigan
Lake County, Michigan has a total population of 12,563, making it the 2,316th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $50,805, which ranks #2,725 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Lake County is $133,900, 52.5% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $875 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.8 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.8%).
All data for Lake County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.