Lake County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lake County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26085
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 567.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 574.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.995187
- Longitude
- -85.811400
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,512
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,662
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,350 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,164 | 9.3% |
| White | 9,637 | 77.0% |
| Black | 974 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 1.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,742 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 917 | 8.6% |
| White | 8,335 | 78.2% |
| Black | 1,014 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 1.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,563
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,269
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,514
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,038 | 79.9% |
| Black | 1,005 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,629
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,695 | 59.1% |
| Republican | 2,835 | 29.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,099 | 11.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,946 | 51.4% |
| Female | 4,683 | 48.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,104 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 1.8% |
| Black | 164 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,054
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,308 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 36.0% |
| Black | 53 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 48.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,510 | 50.7% |
| Female | 2,544 | 54.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,422 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,233 (12.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,461
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $133,360
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $839
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.