Living in Lake Gogebic, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Gogebic · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Gogebic has 72 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $36,797 (50% lower than the Michigan median).
Lake Gogebic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Gogebic at a glance
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 56.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $36,797State: $72,875
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
Is Lake Gogebic a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Lake Gogebic median household income
The median household income in Lake Gogebic is $36,797 and the income per person is $25,154. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Lake Gogebic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 63.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.85
63.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Gogebic has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Gogebic demographics
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Gogebic ›
Education in Lake Gogebic
10.2% of adults 25 and older in Lake Gogebic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Gogebic
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lake Gogebic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Gogebic | 72 | $36,797 | — | — |
| Bergland | 138 | $44,375 | $85,600 | $708 |
| White Pine | 369 | $39,861 | $59,500 | — |
| Marenisco | 223 | $39,375 | $47,500 | — |
| Ewen | 281 | $60,625 | $77,500 | — |
| Wakefield | 1,683 | $55,759 | $79,100 | $649 |
| Ramsay | 312 | $54,643 | $67,700 | — |
| Bruce Crossing | 257 | $74,583 | $106,400 | — |
| Bessemer | 1,733 | $53,523 | $69,900 | $546 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Gogebic, MI?
The median household income in Lake Gogebic is $36,797, 50% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Lake Gogebic, MI a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Lake Gogebic?
The median age in Lake Gogebic is 56.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Gogebic?
The unemployment rate in Lake Gogebic is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Gogebic?
10.2% of adults in Lake Gogebic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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