Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 13,348 with a growth rate of 1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 71st largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 11,514 and has seen a growth of 15.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.5 years
Female: 53.6 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 10,706 adults, (3,423 of whom are seniors) in Lake County.
Female: 5,824 (46.4%)
Male: 6,739 (53.6%)
The racial composition of Lake County includes 79.9% White, 8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,038 | 79.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,165 | 9.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,005 | 8% |
| Other race | 170 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 147 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.3% |
Lake County's average per capita income is $33,374. Household income levels show a median of $50,805. The poverty rate stands at 20.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,812 | $80,458 |
| Families | $59,322 | $72,774 |
| Households | $50,805 | $61,678 |
| Non Families | $31,239 | $43,939 |
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