Central Lake, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population
976
10% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
31.2
12.1% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
8.71%
33.4% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$58,900
4.16% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$152,800
14% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
424
14.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Central Lake, MI had a population of 976 people with a median age of 31.2 and a median household income of $58,900. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Central Lake, MI grew from 887 to 976, a 10% increase and its median household income grew from $56,550 to $58,900, a 4.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Lake, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (97%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.205%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.102%).

None of the households in Central Lake, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Central Lake, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Central Lake, MI was $152,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Central Lake, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Lake, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Central Lake, MI is home to a population of 976 people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.512% of Central Lake, MI residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 63.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (947 people) in Central Lake, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Central Lake, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Central Lake, MI was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Lake, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    947 ± 259
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    15 ± 15
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    11 ± 19.4
0.205%
Hispanic Population
2 people

In 2023, there were 63.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (947 people) in Central Lake, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.205% of the people in Central Lake, MI are hispanic (2 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Lake, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.512%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5 people
0.338%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3 people

As of 2023, 0.512% of Central Lake, MI residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Lake, MI was 0.338%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    20 ± 23
  2. Korea
    11 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 19

Central Lake, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Central Lake, MI employs 424 people. The largest industries in Central Lake, MI are Manufacturing (114 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (83 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (60 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($61,071), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,125).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

424
2023 Value
± 102
14.9%
1 Year growth
± 31.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Lake, MI grew at a rate of 14.9%, from 369 employees to 424 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Lake, MI, are Production Occupations (91 people), Management Occupations (49 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Lake, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

424
2023 Value
± 102
14.9%
1 Year growth
± 31.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Lake, MI grew at a rate of 14.9%, from 369 employees to 424 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Lake, MI, are Manufacturing (114 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (83 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (60 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Lake, MI, though some of these residents may live in Central Lake, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$29,079
Median earning men ± $4,805
$26,471
Median earning women ± $3,969

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,333), Manufacturing ($29,663), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($27,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,125), Manufacturing ($28,036), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($23,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Lake, MI was $152,800 in 2023, which is 0.504 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $134,000 to $152,800, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Lake, MI is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Central Lake, MI have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Lake, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$152,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$18,374
$268
Median Property Taxes
±$62

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Rent vs Own

77.9%
Homeownership
2023
58.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.9% of the housing units in Central Lake, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 9603
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$58,900
Median Household Income
± $5,002
344
Number of Households
± 74

In 2023, the median household income of the 344 households in Central Lake, MI grew to $58,900 from the previous year's value of $56,550.

The following chart displays the households in Central Lake, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $45k - $50k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Central Lake, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
  2. Carpooled (16%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2023, 74.8% of workers in Central Lake, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

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Commute Time

23.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Lake, MI have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Central Lake, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central Lake, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Lake, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Lake, MI (85 out of 976 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Lake, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Central Lake, MI has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 30.2% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Antrim County, MI see 1675 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.54% increase from the previous year (1666 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2977 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2165 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,675 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Antrim County, MI

Primary care physicians in Antrim County, MI see an average of 1,675 patients per year. This represents a 0.54% increase from the previous year (1,666 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Antrim County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.35%
Uninsured
39.9%
Employer Coverage
30.2%
Medicaid
10.1%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
0.82%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Lake, MI declined by 21.7% from 8.12% to 6.35%.

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