Skidway Lake, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Skidway Lake is a small community located in Michigan, within Ogemaw County. The total population is 3,008. It ranks as the 235th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skidway Lake is 42.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Skidway Lake is $39,265. This is 46% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.9%. This is 187% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 15.2%. This is 167% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $59,100. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Skidway Lake is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Skidway Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% 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 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Skidway 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.