Lake township is located in Clare County Michigan. Lake township has a 2024 population of 2,872. Lake township is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,822 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake township is $89,968 with a poverty rate of 7.51%. The median age in Lake township is 53.1 years: 56.8 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,638 | 93.02% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,253 | 2.26 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 758 | 2.57 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.25 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 104 | 3 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 65 | 2.55 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 351 | 15.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 6.95% |
| High School Graduate | 943 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.66% |
| Some College | 414 | 18.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,137 | 2,071 | 498 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 80 | 4 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 8 |
| Black | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,708 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,375 | $0 | $68,333 |
| High School Graduate | $29,453 | $37,400 | $22,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,625 | $48,357 | $36,120 |
| Some College | $43,333 | $52,174 | $29,683 |
$40,625
Average Earnings
$48,357
Average Male
$36,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.96% of Lake township residents speak only English, while 0.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,638 | 213 | 8.07% |
7.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake township is White, with 8.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake township is White, with 8.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.25% |
| High School | 6.57% |
| Some College | 1.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,708 | $102,109 |
| Households | $69,656 | $89,968 |
| Married Families | $79,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,857 | $55,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 9.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.23%
Born in Lake township
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.96% of Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 85.23% having been born in Michigan. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,932 | 12 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 2,920 | 12 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 2,908 | 12 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 2,896 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 2,884 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 2,872 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 2,860 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 2,848 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,840 | 18 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,822 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 2,832 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,838 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,826 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,830 | 26 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 2,804 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 2,823 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,838 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,830 | 20 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 2,810 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,795 | 0 | 0% |