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.

Sand Lake, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

484

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%428

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%30

Two or More

5%24

Asian

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%10

High School Diploma

44.9%157

Some College (<1 yr)

8%28

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%46

Associate's Degree

4.9%17

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%29

Master's Degree

2.9%10

Professional Degree

2%7

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,600

Median Renti

$561

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%119

Renter-Occupied

48.7%113

Total Units

244

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%6

$50K–$100K

8.4%10

$100K–$150K

26.1%31

$150K–$200K

25.2%30

$200K–$300K

21.8%26

$300K–$500K

13.4%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%9

2010–2019

3.3%8

2000–2009

4.9%12

1990–1999

3.7%9

1980–1989

9%22

1970–1979

10.2%25

1960–1969

30.3%74

1950–1959

15.2%37

1940–1949

8.6%21

1939 or earlier

11.1%27

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.7%157

Electricity

25%58

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%6

Wood

2.2%5

Fuel Oil

1.3%3

Other

1.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,286

Mean Household Incomei

$57,550

Per Capita Incomei

$28,803

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

189

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%8

$10K–$15K

7.3%17

$15K–$20K

5.2%12

$20K–$25K

26.7%62

$25K–$30K

3.9%9

$30K–$35K

4.3%10

$35K–$40K

2.2%5

$40K–$45K

2.2%5

$45K–$50K

2.2%5

$50K–$60K

3%7

$60K–$75K

12.1%28

$75K–$100K

6.9%16

$100K–$125K

12.5%29

$125K–$150K

1.7%4

$150K–$200K

5.2%12

$200K+

1.3%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$403/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 832 homes89% occupied$403/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,286/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

79%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

17%

Low income$17K–$27K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

182

Avg. Commutei

31.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

184

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured