Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Central Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,051

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.5%1,025

Hispanic/Latino

1%11

Two or More

0.8%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%6

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%35

High School Diploma

31.2%211

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%35

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%110

Associate's Degree

13.9%94

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%113

Master's Degree

6.7%45

Professional Degree

0.9%6

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,100

Median Renti

$1,008

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.3%295

Renter-Occupied

24.7%97

Total Units

556

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

29.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%20

$50K–$100K

11.9%35

$100K–$150K

20.7%61

$150K–$200K

23.4%69

$200K–$300K

15.6%46

$300K–$500K

20%59

$500K–$1M

1.7%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%14

2010–2019

10.6%59

2000–2009

6.7%37

1990–1999

10.1%56

1980–1989

12.6%70

1970–1979

10.4%58

1960–1969

3.8%21

1950–1959

15.5%86

1940–1949

5.8%32

1939 or earlier

22.1%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%342

Electricity

10.2%40

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%7

Wood

0.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,269

Mean Household Incomei

$67,647

Per Capita Incomei

$24,664

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

443

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%2

$10K–$15K

2%8

$15K–$20K

2%8

$20K–$25K

1.8%7

$25K–$30K

5.1%20

$30K–$35K

10.7%42

$35K–$40K

6.1%24

$40K–$45K

4.6%18

$45K–$50K

1.5%6

$50K–$60K

8.2%32

$60K–$75K

20.9%82

$75K–$100K

20.9%82

$100K–$125K

9.4%37

$125K–$150K

3.1%12

$150K–$200K

2%8

$200K+

1%4

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

421

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

433

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured