Census-designated place · Michigan
Sand Lake, Iosco County, Michigan
Sand Lake, Iosco County, census-designated place, in Iosco County, Michigan. Sand Lake, Iosco County had 1,418 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,348 (±189). GEOID 2671340.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,418
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,348 ±189
Median household income
$58,162
±$7,890 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$157,500
±$16,458 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$692
±$153 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Sand Lake, Iosco County and what county is it in?
Sand Lake, Iosco County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Iosco County, Michigan. It covers 14.9 square miles of land, 95 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sand Lake, Iosco County lies mostly within Grant Township (Iosco County) and reaches into Plainfield Township and Wilber Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sand Lake, Iosco County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,418 residents in Sand Lake, Iosco County, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,348 (±189).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Sand Lake, Iosco County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Sand Lake, Iosco County | Iosco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,348 ±189 | 25,347 | no clear change |
| Households | 655 ±78 | 11,713 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.21 | 2.14 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±155 | 20,061 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sand Lake, Iosco County?
The median resident of Sand Lake, Iosco County is 60.5 years old; 11.5% are under 18 and 38.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sand Lake, Iosco County | Iosco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.5 ±3.5 | 53.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.5% ±3.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 38.6% ±6.6 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±3.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8% ±1.9 pts | 91.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.3% ±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±4.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3% ±3.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±5.3 pts | 19.3% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0% ±2.4 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sand Lake, Iosco County earn?
Half of Sand Lake, Iosco County's 655 households earn less than $58,162 a year (±$7,890), against $50,066 in Iosco County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,147 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,015 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sand Lake, Iosco County | Iosco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,162 ±$7,890 | $50,066 | +$13,015 |
| Mean household income | $65,293 ±$7,626 | $67,180 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,401 ±$4,231 | $32,108 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±5.5 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±12.0 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±5.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±5.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±5.5 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sand Lake, Iosco County?
Owners occupy 90.8% of Sand Lake, Iosco County's occupied homes and renters 9.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 by its owner (±$16,458). The median renter pays $692 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Sand Lake, Iosco County | Iosco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,500 ±$16,458 | $142,200 | +$40,953 |
| Median gross rent | $692 ±$153 | $719 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±27.9 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $940 ±$186 | $1,036 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.8% ±4.9 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.2% ±4.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±155 | 20,061 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±36.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.7% ±3.8 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Sand Lake, Iosco County work and get to work?
78.6% of Sand Lake, Iosco County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes.
| Measure | Sand Lake, Iosco County | Iosco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.9% ±5.2 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±4.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±6.8 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±3.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±5.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min ±13.2 | 21.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sand Lake, Iosco County?
No census tract lies mostly in Sand Lake, Iosco County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9Iosco County | 1,801 | $51,750 |
| Tract 7Iosco County | 2,765 | $49,879 |
| Tract 2.01Iosco County | 2,533 | $68,056 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sand Lake, Iosco County) · Census block assignment files
How does Sand Lake, Iosco County compare with other places in Michigan?
Sand Lake, Iosco County ranks 1,069th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,176th | 1,356 |
| Residents per square mile | 799th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,069th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 919th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,042nd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 1,113th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 261st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 879th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 33rd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 420th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 398th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 61st | 1,356 |
Sand Lake, Iosco County's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sand Lake, Iosco County?
17 of the 57 figures for Sand Lake, Iosco County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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