Spring Lake, MI

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2024 Population

2,519

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

52.4

7.26% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.27%

7.67% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$88,365

17.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$320,200

18.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,335

4.23% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Spring 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.

99.3% of the residents in Spring Lake, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spring Lake, MI are French Academy of Cosmetology (52 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Spring Lake, MI was $320,200, and the homeownership rate was 89.9%.

Most people in Spring Lake, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Spring Lake, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Spring Lake, MI is home to a population of 2.52k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.87% of Spring Lake, MI residents were born outside of the country (47 people).

In 2024, there were 25.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.3k people) in Spring Lake, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 75 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.3% of Spring Lake, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Spring Lake, MI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spring Lake, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spring Lake, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 118
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
89 ± 95
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
75 ± 61

1.35%

Hispanic Population

34 people

1.35% of the people in Spring Lake, MI are hispanic (34 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Spring Lake, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

1.87%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

47 people

1.82%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

46 people

As of 2024, 1.87% of Spring Lake, MI residents (47 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spring Lake, MI was 1.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Spring Lake, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
75 ± 38
Gulf War (1990s)
25 ± 40
Korea
9 ± 18

Spring Lake, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Spring Lake, MI.

Health

98.2% of the population of Spring Lake, MI has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 8.57% on Medicaid, 27.2% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 0.476% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.8% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.79%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

8.57%

Medicaid

27.2%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

0.476%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spring Lake, MI declined by 23.4% from 2.33% to 1.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spring Lake, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Spring Lake, MI employs 1.34k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Spring Lake, MI were Manufacturing (238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (195 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (151 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($144,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,042), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,292).

Employment

Occupations

1.34k

2024 Value

± 255

−4.23%

1 Year decline

± 26.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spring Lake, MI declined at a rate of −4.23%, from 1.39k employees to 1.34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spring Lake, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people), Management Occupations (208 people), and Production Occupations (128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spring Lake, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.34k

2024 Value

± 255

−4.23%

1 Year decline

± 26.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spring Lake, MI declined at a rate of −4.23%, from 1.39k employees to 1.34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spring Lake, MI, are Manufacturing (238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (195 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (151 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spring Lake, MI, though some of these residents may live in Spring Lake, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,625

Median earning men ± $15,911

$51,530

Median earning women ± $6,877

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,583), and Retail Trade ($60,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,283).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Spring Lake, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Spring Lake, MI awarded 52 degrees. The student population of Spring Lake, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 49 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spring Lake, MI are White (39 and 75%), Two or More Races (6 and 11.5%), Black or African American (3 and 5.77%), and Asian (2 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Spring Lake, MI by number of degrees awarded are French Academy of Cosmetology (52 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Spring Lake, MI are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (34 and 65.4%), General Cosmetology (13 and 25%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (4 and 7.69%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 51 students enrolled in Spring Lake, MI, 3.92% men and 96.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32 records, of which 96.9% were women and 3.13% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
34 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
4 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Spring Lake, MI was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Spring Lake, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

French Academy of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was French Academy of Cosmetology with 52 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spring Lake, MI, which is 0 times less than the 52 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 39 degrees mean that there were 6.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spring Lake, MI was $320,200 in 2024, which is 0.962 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $271,100 to $320,200, a 18.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Spring Lake, MI is 89.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Spring Lake, MI have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spring Lake, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$320,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$36,083

$1,083

Median Property Taxes

±$189

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spring Lake, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Spring Lake, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

89.9%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 89.9% of the housing units in Spring Lake, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 88.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spring Lake, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,365

Median Household Income

± $27,607

1.21k

Number of Households

± 245

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.21k households in Spring Lake, MI grew to $88,365 from the previous year's value of $75,000.

The following chart displays the households in Spring 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spring Lake, MI is from Michigan.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74%)
Worked At Home (17.4%)
Carpooled (3.89%)

In 2024, 74% of workers in Spring Lake, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.4%) and those who carpooled to work (3.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spring Lake, MI have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.377% of the workforce in Spring Lake, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Spring Lake, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spring Lake, MI (183 out of 2.52k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.