Skidway Lake, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

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

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 37.9% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.5x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Skidway Lake, Michigan had a total population of 3,008, the 235th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $39,265, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 37.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (37.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Unemployment rate of 15.2% is notably above the national average.

Skidway Lake Quick Facts

Population 3,00890% MOE ±191

Median Household Income $39,26590% MOE ±$6,262

Median Home Value $59,10090% MOE ±$8,227

Poverty Rate 37.9%90% MOE ±11.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 15.2%90% MOE ±9.9 pts

Median Age 42.1 years90% MOE ±7.0 years

Homeownership Rate 86.6%90% MOE ±13.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.2%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 3,008 235th of 745

Median Income $39,265 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 37.9% 205% higher than national

Median Home Value $59,100 bottom 10%

How Skidway Lake 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	3,369	3,008	-10.7%
Median household income	$36,537	$39,265	No clear change (+7.5%)
Median home value¹	$63,505	$59,100	No clear change (-6.9%)
Median gross rent	$789	$699	No clear change (-11.4%)

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

How Skidway Lake Compares

Median Household Income

Skidway Lake

$39,265

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Skidway Lake

$59,100

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.9%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 12.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

9.1%

$15K-$20K

6.4%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

10.4%

$35K-$40K

7.1%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

14.2%

$60K-$75K

4.4%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

0.8%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

0.3%

Employment

15.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

43.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.6%

Renter 13.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $699/mo 21.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

32.6%

75+

5.4%

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+)

Skidway Lake Rankings in Michigan

#235 Population of 745

#694 Median Income of 732

#677 Education of 745

#724 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Ogemaw County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
West Branch	2,225	$41,250	23.1%	$147,800
Rose City	575	$25,179	32.2%	$101,700
Prescott	270	$57,885	17.4%	$68,800
Lupton	206	$60,208	16.0%	$77,500

Cities Similar to Skidway Lake

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Manistique	2,863	$38,446	$93,300	17.9%	18.4%
Bad Axe	2,992	$44,688	$125,200	22.1%	20.2%
Gladwin	3,098	$43,005	$126,900	14.6%	17.4%
Corunna	3,037	$46,141	$151,000	14.2%	14.8%
St. Helen	2,929	$44,871	$95,600	10.8%	32.8%

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Skidway Lake, Michigan?

Skidway Lake, Michigan has a population of 3,008 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Skidway Lake, MI?

The median household income in Skidway Lake is $39,265, which is 51% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Skidway Lake, MI?

The poverty rate in Skidway Lake is 37.9%. This means approximately 1,128 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Skidway Lake, Michigan?

Skidway Lake's population is 93.5% White, 0.7% Black, 1.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Skidway Lake, MI?

The median home value in Skidway Lake is $59,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.

How educated is Skidway Lake, Michigan?

7.5% of adults (25+) in Skidway Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.