U.S. County · Profile

Lake County

12.7KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.95%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lake County has a population of 12,734 as of 2023. It is located in Michigan.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lake County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White82.4%10,493
Black or African American9.9%1,261
Two or More Races5.1%649
Hispanic or Latino3.1%395
Some Other Race1.6%204
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%89
Asian0.3%38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lake County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$45,946
38.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,695
33.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.3%
76.5% above national average
Median Age
51.8 years

Income & Poverty

$45,946Median Household Income
$25,695Per Capita Income
20.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,946$58,943
Families$59,741$75,114
Married-couple Families$59,741$66,910
Nonfamily Households$27,325$29,511

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lake County, Michigan.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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