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The Village of Bear Lake had a population of 264 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bear Lake is located at latitude 44.4208 and longitude -86.1481 in Manistee County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Bear Lake encompass a land area of 0.31 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Manistee County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of Bear Lake has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Bear Lake is located within Township of Bear Lake, a minor civil division (MCD) of Manistee County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 264 (100%) |
| Population Density | 851 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,281 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,075 |
| Median Home Value | $155,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 143 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 90 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5 (3.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 (33.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 95 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Family Households | 67 (70.5%) |
The table below compares Bear Lake to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 648 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 383 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 346 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 527 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 276 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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