Lake Linden is a village located in Houghton County Michigan. Lake Linden has a 2024 population of 1,020. Lake Linden is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,012 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Linden is $49,259 with a poverty rate of 20.87%. The median age in Lake Linden is 37.9 years: 32.9 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Linden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 94.34% |
| Other race | 29 | 2.78% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545 | 1.9 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.14 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 169 | 2.64 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 49 | 3.47 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 26 | 2.81 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
2.72
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 11.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 20.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 39.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 146 | 19.04% |
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 | 718 | 678 | 172 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,875 | $52,188 | $29,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,000 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $28,320 | $28,036 | $30,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,094 | $30,417 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $33,869 | $47,083 | $32,679 |
$31,094
Average Earnings
$30,417
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.15% of Lake Linden residents speak only English, while 4.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 213 | 21.67% |
| Other | 29 | 4 | 13.79% |
20.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.16%
Male Poverty Rate
21.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Linden is White, with 21.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Linden is Other, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| Some College | 15.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 13.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $65,467 |
| Households | $42,961 | $49,259 |
| Married Families | $80,268 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $34,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 11.02% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
82.92%
Born in Lake Linden
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
97.41% of Lake Linden residents were born in the United States, with 82.92% having been born in Michigan. 0.29% 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 | 1,030 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,028 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,026 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,024 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,022 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,020 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,018 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,021 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 1,019 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,012 | 64 | 6.75% |
| 2019 | 948 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 952 | -12 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 964 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 966 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 964 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 973 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 980 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 986 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 989 | 0 | 0% |