Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan had a total population of 1,348, the 386th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $58,162, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Sand Lake (Iosco County) Quick Facts

Population 1,34890% MOE ±189

Median Household Income $58,16290% MOE ±$7,890

Median Home Value $157,50090% MOE ±$16,458

Poverty Rate 16.4%90% MOE ±5.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.8%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Median Age 60.5 years90% MOE ±3.5 years

Homeownership Rate 90.8%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.3%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 1,348 386th of 745

Median Income $58,162 average

Poverty Rate 16.4% 32% higher than national

Median Home Value $157,500 average

How Sand Lake (Iosco County) 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	1,407	1,348	No clear change (-4.2%)
Median household income	$45,147	$58,162	+28.8%
Median home value¹	$116,548	$157,500	+35.1%
Median gross rent	$753	$692	No clear change (-8.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Sand Lake (Iosco County) Compares

Median Household Income

Sand Lake (Iosco County)

$58,162

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sand Lake (Iosco County)

$157,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 39.1%

$100K+ 16.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

8.2%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

8.6%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

15.4%

$75K-$100K

15.9%

$100K-$125K

3.4%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

1.4%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

36.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.8%

Renter 9.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $692/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.5%

18-34

12.5%

35-54

13.0%

55-74

46.5%

75+

16.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Sand Lake (Iosco County) Rankings in Michigan

#386 Population of 745

#431 Median Income of 732

#406 Education of 745

#386 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Iosco County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Tawas	2,675	$42,450	15.7%	$130,200
Au Sable	1,643	$42,431	13.5%	$113,600
Tawas City	1,614	$46,014	12.7%	$138,000
Oscoda	654	$46,801	18.5%	$86,500
Whittemore	492	$33,214	22.8%	$80,900

Cities Similar to Sand Lake (Iosco County)

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Webberville	1,375	$57,679	$162,100	10.6%	18.7%
New Buffalo	1,338	$64,702	$391,200	42.8%	12.7%
Ontonagon	1,355	$50,164	$105,200	18.7%	10.4%
Ovid	1,370	$50,145	$110,600	8.9%	22.4%
Stockbridge	1,383	$49,545	$192,500	26.1%	8.2%

Population Overview

Sand Lake (Iosco County) is a small community located in Michigan, within Iosco County. The total population is 1,348. It ranks as the 386th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sand Lake (Iosco County) is 60.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.5% 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 Sand Lake (Iosco County) is $58,162. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Sand Lake (Iosco County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sand Lake (Iosco County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sand Lake (Iosco County), 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 Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan?

Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan has a population of 1,348 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sand Lake (Iosco County), MI?

The median household income in Sand Lake (Iosco County) is $58,162, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Lake (Iosco County), MI?

The poverty rate in Sand Lake (Iosco County) is 16.4%. This means approximately 221 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan?

Sand Lake (Iosco County)'s population is 95.8% White, 0.0% Black, 1.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sand Lake (Iosco County), MI?

The median home value in Sand Lake (Iosco County) is $157,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Sand Lake (Iosco County), Michigan?

18.4% of adults (25+) in Sand Lake (Iosco County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.