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 $59,566 with a poverty rate of 17.52%. The median age in Sand Lake is 61.9 years: 62.9 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sand Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 96.95% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.25% |
| 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 | 624 | 1.95 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Married | 333 | 2.46 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.09 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 32 | 3.44 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
91.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 10.02% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 12.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 6.65% |
| High School Graduate | 346 | 32.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 296 | 27.72% |
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 | 1,043 | 927 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 18 | 2 |
| 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 16.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $0 | $41,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,969 | $0 | $59,063 |
| High School Graduate | $27,500 | $35,893 | $15,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,281 | $24,750 | $28,438 |
| Overall | $33,646 | $37,279 | $27,000 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $46,250 | $24,554 |
$33,646
Average Earnings
$37,279
Average Male
$27,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Sand Lake residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,173 | 203 | 17.31% |
| Multiple | 28 | 9 | 32.14% |
17.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.24%
Male Poverty Rate
21.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sand Lake is Multiple, with 32.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sand Lake is White, with 17.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.1% |
| High School | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.18% |
| Some College | 11.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 20.53% |
| Male Employed | 12.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,069 | $73,417 |
| Households | $49,615 | $59,566 |
| Married Families | $66,736 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,542 | $38,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
186
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 15.93% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 39.29% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
88.3%
Born in Sand Lake
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
98.35% of Sand Lake residents were born in the United States, with 88.3% having been born in Michigan. 0.33% 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% |