Lake Victoria, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake Victoria, Michigan had a total population of 1,006, the 443rd largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $120,156, which is 65% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 65% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Michigan.
- 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Michigan.
Lake Victoria Quick Facts
How Lake Victoria Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 841 | 1,006 | No clear change (+19.6%) |
| Median household income | $118,456 | $120,156 | No clear change (+1.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $281,586 | $370,800 | No clear change (+31.7%) |
How Lake Victoria Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 94.9%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 5.8%
- Some College: 31.1%
- Associate's: 8.6%
- Bachelor's: 26.2%
- Graduate+: 28.3%
Lake Victoria Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | 7,715 | $68,728 | 12.5% | $192,400 |
| DeWitt | 4,777 | $110,341 | 5.6% | $309,900 |
| Bath | 2,896 | $60,417 | 6.1% | $205,800 |
| Wacousta | 1,711 | $109,250 | 2.8% | $283,700 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | 3.1% | $197,400 |
| Ovid | 1,370 | $50,145 | 22.4% | $110,600 |
| Elsie | 1,000 | $59,318 | 11.9% | $114,000 |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | 9.1% | $251,800 |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | 34.7% | $131,000 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | 11.0% | $128,400 |
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Population Overview
Lake Victoria is a small community located in Michigan, within Clinton County. The total population is 1,006. It ranks as the 443rd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake Victoria is 46.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lake Victoria is $120,156. This is 65% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 49% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lake Victoria. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $370,800. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lake Victoria has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents.
Education
54.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lake Victoria in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 28.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lake Victoria, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lake Victoria, Michigan?
Lake Victoria, Michigan has a population of 1,006 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lake Victoria, MI?
The median household income in Lake Victoria is $120,156, which is 49% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lake Victoria, MI?
The ACS sample for Lake Victoria recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lake Victoria, Michigan?
Lake Victoria's population is 94.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lake Victoria, MI?
The median home value in Lake Victoria is $370,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Lake Victoria, Michigan?
54.5% of adults (25+) in Lake Victoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 28.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.