Canadian Lakes is a CDP located in Mecosta County Michigan. Canadian Lakes has a 2024 population of 2,548. Canadian Lakes is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -7.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Canadian Lakes is $77,620 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median age in Canadian Lakes is 65.4 years: 64.5 years for males, and 66.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canadian Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,643 | 97.85% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,429 | 1.89 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 856 | 2.19 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.07 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Female | 140 | 2.43 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 21 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.19
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 13.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 20.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 342 | 14.44% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 28.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 551 | 23.26% |
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 | 2,316 | 2,308 | 809 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 3 |
| Other Race | 15 | 13 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,472 | $86,161 | $50,488 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,454 | $62,895 | $120,179 |
| High School Graduate | $26,500 | $0 | $26,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,488 | $50,158 | $35,833 |
| Some College | $34,737 | $50,919 | $33,092 |
$45,488
Average Earnings
$50,158
Average Male
$35,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Canadian Lakes residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,643 | 323 | 12.22% |
| Multiple | 37 | 30 | 81.08% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Other | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
13.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.14%
Male Poverty Rate
11.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canadian Lakes is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canadian Lakes is White, with 12.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.29% |
| Some College | 15.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 7.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,097 | $90,085 |
| Households | $69,069 | $77,620 |
| Married Families | $93,174 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,185 | $42,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.3%
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
238
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 9.83% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.3%
Labor Force Participation
29.9%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
73.97%
Born in Canadian Lakes
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
97.74% of Canadian Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 73.97% having been born in Michigan. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,548 | -15 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,563 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,578 | 15 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,563 | -197 | -7.14% |
| 2020 | 2,760 | 186 | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 2,574 | -351 | -12% |
| 2018 | 2,925 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 2,915 | 248 | 9.3% |
| 2016 | 2,667 | -101 | -3.65% |
| 2015 | 2,768 | -25 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,793 | 80 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 2,713 | -108 | -3.83% |
| 2012 | 2,821 | -25 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 2,846 | 90 | 3.27% |
| 2010 | 2,756 | 0 | 0% |