Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is a small community located in Michigan, within Lenawee County. The total population is 2,103. It ranks as the 298th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 58.5 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $83,980. This is 15% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $260,300. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 94.2%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, 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.