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.

Otter Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

379

Median Agei

53.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.5%362

Two or More

2.6%10

Asian

1.6%6

Black

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%17

High School Diploma

44.7%140

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%33

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%36

Associate's Degree

10.2%32

Bachelor's Degree

3.2%10

Master's Degree

2.9%9

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

6.1%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,400

Median Renti

$1,292

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.6%164

Renter-Occupied

8.4%15

Total Units

300

Homeownership

91.6%

Vacancy Rate

40.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.8%21

$50K–$100K

36.6%60

$100K–$150K

26.8%44

$150K–$200K

10.4%17

$200K–$300K

8.5%14

$300K–$500K

4.9%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.3%4

1990–1999

10.7%32

1980–1989

6.3%19

1970–1979

5%15

1960–1969

4.7%14

1950–1959

10.7%32

1940–1949

7%21

1939 or earlier

54.3%163

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.4%151

Bottled/LP Gas

7.8%14

Electricity

5%9

Wood

2.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,969

Mean Household Incomei

$60,375

Per Capita Incomei

$29,308

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

178

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%6

$10K–$15K

7.3%13

$15K–$20K

6.1%11

$20K–$25K

3.9%7

$25K–$30K

9.5%17

$35K–$40K

17.3%31

$40K–$45K

6.1%11

$45K–$50K

8.4%15

$50K–$60K

3.4%6

$60K–$75K

3.4%6

$75K–$100K

16.8%30

$100K–$125K

2.8%5

$125K–$150K

4.5%8

$150K–$200K

7.3%13

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

162

Avg. Commutei

35.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

166

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured