Lost Lake Woods, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 458, Lost Lake Woods's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lost Lake Woods is a small community located in Michigan, within Alcona County. The total population is 458. It ranks as the 565th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lost Lake Woods is 67.7 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 4.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lost Lake Woods is $71,806. This is 1% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $173,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lost Lake Woods is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lost Lake Woods has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%.

Education

45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.9%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lost Lake Woods, 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.