Sand Lake is a CDP located in Kent County Michigan. Sand Lake has a 2024 population of 1,139. Sand Lake is currently declining at a rate of -1.64% annually and its population has decreased by -12.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,296 in 2020.
The average household income in Sand Lake is $57,298 with a poverty rate of 16.1%. The median age in Sand Lake is 59.6 years: 61.3 years for males, and 59 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sand Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,149 | 97.54% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.61% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.07 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 288 | 2.72 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 244 | 1.11 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 29 | 3.62 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 8 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 11.6% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 7.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 6.94% |
| High School Graduate | 356 | 35.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 289 | 28.64% |
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 | 987 | 859 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 14.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $71,250 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,827 | $0 | $61,058 |
| High School Graduate | $20,789 | $33,333 | $17,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,828 | $31,563 | $28,438 |
| Overall | $29,420 | $35,500 | $24,712 |
| Some College | $29,861 | $35,833 | $24,904 |
$29,420
Average Earnings
$35,500
Average Male
$24,712
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Sand Lake residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,121 | 178 | 15.88% |
| Multiple | 19 | 11 | 57.89% |
16.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.59%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sand Lake is Multiple, with 57.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sand Lake is White, with 15.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.48% |
| High School | 19.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.01% |
| Some College | 10.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 15.73% |
| Male Employed | 14.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,819 | $65,374 |
| Households | $46,250 | $57,298 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,031 | $44,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 15.42% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 15.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
3%
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
89.64%
Born in Sand Lake
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
97.62% of Sand Lake residents were born in the United States, with 89.64% having been born in Michigan. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,139 | -19 | -1.64% |
| 2023 | 1,158 | -20 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 1,178 | -25 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 1,203 | -93 | -7.18% |
| 2020 | 1,296 | -111 | -7.89% |
| 2019 | 1,407 | -146 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 1,553 | 87 | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 1,466 | -30 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 1,496 | 126 | 9.2% |
| 2015 | 1,370 | -165 | -10.75% |
| 2014 | 1,535 | 164 | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 1,371 | -110 | -7.43% |
| 2012 | 1,481 | -58 | -3.77% |
| 2011 | 1,539 | 127 | 8.99% |
| 2010 | 1,412 | 0 | 0% |