Lakefield township is located in Luce County Michigan. Lakefield township has a 2024 population of 1,103. Lakefield township is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,131 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakefield township is $68,965 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in Lakefield township is 63.1 years: 65.4 years for males, and 60.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakefield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 96.23% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 486 | 1.97 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 317 | 2.26 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.13 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 20 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 13 | 3.08 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
2.25
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 16.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 278 | 35.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.13% |
| Some College | 202 | 25.63% |
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 | 753 | 725 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 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 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $16,250 | $0 | $20,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $34,286 |
| High School Graduate | $13,500 | $0 | $11,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $47,917 | $22,500 |
| Some College | $29,643 | $55,000 | $28,333 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$47,917
Average Male
$22,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.69% of Lakefield township residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 911 | 125 | 13.72% |
| Multiple | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
| Native | 4 | 1 | 25% |
13.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakefield township is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakefield township is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,667 | $78,222 |
| Households | $61,750 | $68,965 |
| Married Families | $75,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,500 | $44,949 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.5%
Male Marriage Rate
78.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 22.67% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.5%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
81.28%
Born in Lakefield township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lakefield township residents were born in the United States, with 81.28% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,033 | -14 | -1.34% |
| 2028 | 1,047 | -14 | -1.32% |
| 2027 | 1,061 | -14 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 1,075 | -14 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 1,089 | -14 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 1,103 | -14 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 1,117 | -14 | -1.24% |
| 2022 | 1,131 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 1,132 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,131 | 136 | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 995 | -20 | -1.97% |
| 2018 | 1,015 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,016 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,016 | -10 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,026 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 1,023 | -18 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 1,041 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,041 | -10 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,051 | -9 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 1,060 | 0 | 0% |