Lake township is located in Clare County Michigan. Lake township has a 2024 population of 1,144. Lake township is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,121 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake township is $78,882 with a poverty rate of 15.45%. The median age in Lake township is 62.7 years: 62.4 years for males, and 64 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 97.11% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 579 | 1.85 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Married | 289 | 2.27 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 224 | 1.12 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 54 | 2.31 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Male | 12 | 3.42 | 100 | 0 |
2.29
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
94.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 8.75% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 12.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 394 | 39.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 238 | 23.94% |
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 | 964 | 873 | 194 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 20.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,083 | $0 | $73,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,875 | $99,688 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,256 | $0 | $30,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,333 | $20,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,397 | $0 | $31,307 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $0 | $48,594 |
$31,397
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$31,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Lake township residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 128 | 12.54% |
| Multiple | 26 | 21 | 80.77% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.59%
Male Poverty Rate
12.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake township is Hispanic, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake township is White, with 12.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.95% |
| High School | 16.75% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.5% |
| Female Employed | 4.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,083 | $82,937 |
| Households | $52,386 | $78,882 |
| Married Families | $74,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $72,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
114
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 11.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.8%
Labor Force Participation
25.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
84.61%
Born in Lake township
98.04%
Native Born
1.96%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
98.04% of Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 84.61% having been born in Michigan. 0.56% 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 | 1,179 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,172 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 1,165 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 1,158 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,151 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 1,137 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 1,128 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 1,121 | -78 | -6.51% |
| 2019 | 1,199 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,189 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 1,183 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,184 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 1,191 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,193 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,193 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 1,201 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,209 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,215 | 0 | 0% |