Lake is a somewhat small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 7,445 people and three associated neighborhoods, Lake is the 154th largest community in Michigan.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Lake is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lake is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Lake who work in office and administrative support (12.38%), management occupations (9.13%), and sales jobs (8.75%). Another notable thing is that Lake is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Lake is worth considering.In terms of college education, the citizens of Lake rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.37% of adults 25 and older in Lake have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Lake in 2022 was $33,635, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $134,540 for a family of four. However, Lake contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Lake is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lake home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lake residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Lake include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Lake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
