Central Lake, MI Demographics

A map of Central Lake's Population by Race

Central Lake, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,051, an increase from the 960 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Lake has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central Lake, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Lake is ranked the 431st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Central Lake was ranked the 435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Lake's White Population

1,025 residents of Central Lake, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Lake is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Central Lake ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Central Lake's population has increased from 90.2% to 97.5%.

Central Lake is more White than neighboring Eastport (84.9% White), Ellsworth (89.4% White), Bellaire (91.5% White), and East Jordan (92.6% White). Central Lake is less White than neighboring Alden (100% White).

Central Lake's Black Population

1 residents of Central Lake, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Lake is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Central Lake ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Black residents' share of Central Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Central Lake is more Black than neighboring Eastport (0% Black), East Jordan (0% Black), and Alden (0% Black). Central Lake is less Black than neighboring Ellsworth (3% Black), and Bellaire (1.3% Black).

Central Lake's Asian Population

0 residents of Central Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Lake is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Central Lake ranks 569th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Central Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central Lake is less Asian than neighboring Eastport (1.6% Asian), Bellaire (0.6% Asian), and East Jordan (1.1% Asian).

Central Lake's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Central Lake, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Lake is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Central Lake ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Lake's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.0%.

Central Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Alden (0% Hispanic). Central Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Eastport (1.9% Hispanic), Ellsworth (2.3% Hispanic), Bellaire (1.9% Hispanic), and East Jordan (1.8% Hispanic).

Central Lake's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Central Lake, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Lake is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Lake ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Lake's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

Central Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alden (0% Native American/Other). Central Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eastport (4.5% Native American/Other), Ellsworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Bellaire (1.7% Native American/Other), and East Jordan (0.9% Native American/Other).

Central Lake's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Central Lake, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Lake is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Central Lake ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Lake's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.8%.

Central Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Alden (0% Multiracial). Central Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastport (7.1% Multiracial), Ellsworth (4.5% Multiracial), Bellaire (3.1% Multiracial), and East Jordan (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.