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.

Lake Isabella, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,085

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%1,859

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%114

Two or More

2.4%51

Other

1.4%30

Asian

1%20

Black

0.4%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%36

High School Diploma

26.9%368

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%98

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%197

Associate's Degree

7.3%100

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%283

Master's Degree

8.3%114

Professional Degree

3.1%42

Doctorate

0.9%13

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

33%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,000

Median Renti

$964

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.1%755

Renter-Occupied

5.9%47

Total Units

1,111

Homeownership

94.1%

Vacancy Rate

27.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.8%89

$50K–$100K

10.9%82

$100K–$150K

7.8%59

$150K–$200K

25.3%191

$200K–$300K

22.1%167

$300K–$500K

12.3%93

$500K–$1M

7.8%59

$1M+

2%15

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

3.4%38

2000–2009

25.7%286

1990–1999

33.1%368

1980–1989

7.6%84

1970–1979

22.7%252

1960–1969

4.2%47

1950–1959

2%22

1939 or earlier

0.8%9

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.9%480

Bottled/LP Gas

17.1%137

Electricity

11.8%95

Wood

4.5%36

Other

3.6%29

No Fuel

1.6%13

Fuel Oil

1.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,500

Mean Household Incomei

$97,167

Per Capita Incomei

$37,952

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

903

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%29

$10K–$15K

1.7%14

$15K–$20K

3.6%29

$20K–$25K

2.9%23

$25K–$30K

2.4%19

$30K–$35K

2.5%20

$35K–$40K

2.6%21

$40K–$45K

5.1%41

$45K–$50K

2.9%23

$50K–$60K

7.5%60

$60K–$75K

14.3%115

$75K–$100K

16.1%129

$100K–$125K

10.6%85

$125K–$150K

10.2%82

$150K–$200K

7.9%63

$200K+

6.1%49

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

512.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

847

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

847

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

182(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84%Insured

16%Uninsured