Population 6,055 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake City
Household size in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lake City has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Lake City skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 25 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Lake City, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake City
Renters in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.1% of households in Lake City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lake City: 32.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Lake City are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $709 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $989 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Lake City runs $989 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $290 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake City
Bachelor's degrees in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lake City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake City is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake City
| Period | Lake City | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Lake City: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 2.42 | 48.8 | 7.3% | 16.1% | 32.2% | 1981 | $989 | 20.7% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
| McBain | 2.63 | 40.4 | 6.4% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1983 | $775 | 20.0% | 91.8% | 6.6% |
| Manton | 2.72 | 39.0 | 9.9% | 15.6% | 16.2% | 1982 | $886 | 15.6% | 89.2% | 5.5% |
| Stittsville | 2.67 | 40.0 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 37.8% | 1984 | $1,034 | 13.9% | 89.4% | 7.7% |
| Cadillac | 2.41 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 22.3% | 12.0% | 1973 | $1,081 | 23.6% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| Prosper | 2.23 | 49.7 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 39.1% | 1978 | $963 | 13.0% | 91.5% | 5.6% |
| Falmouth | 2.37 | 45.9 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 35.4% | 1978 | $976 | 13.4% | 88.2% | 5.9% |
| Vogel Center | 2.44 | 45.1 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 34.7% | 1977 | $973 | 13.5% | 86.9% | 6.6% |
| Merritt | 2.49 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 13.8% | 39.1% | 1980 | $1,000 | 13.0% | 91.1% | 6.8% |
| Meauwataka | 2.55 | 46.2 | 8.1% | 14.0% | 14.7% | 1987 | $1,161 | 18.1% | 88.8% | 11.3% |
| Ina | 2.56 | 41.3 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 24.7% | 1980 | $919 | 17.4% | 92.6% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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