What is the median household income in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County), MI?
The median household income in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County), MI is $68,889 (±$8,440) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County), the median household income went from $45,729 in 2015–2019 to $68,889 in 2020–2024 (+50.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $68,889 (±$8,440)
Income in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) against Kalkaska County, its state and the nation
| Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | Kalkaska County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,889 (±$8,440) | $68,578 (±$3,573) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | — | $32,989 (±$10,344) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $68,750 (±$11,356) | $72,655 (±$4,346) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $853 (±$115) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County), median household income is not measurably different from Kalkaska County ($68,578).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($72,875).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Kalkaska County, Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 779 of 1,517.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,729 (±$6,380) | $68,889 (±$8,440) | +50.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $115,100 (±$24,595) | $188,700 (±$41,196) | +63.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | — | $68,889 (±$8,440) | — |
| Excelsior Township | 7.0 mi | $66,250 (±$8,975) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township (Kalkaska County) | 7.1 mi | $54,375 (±$13,556) | Not measurably different |
| Frederic Township | 7.7 mi | $65,333 (±$14,265) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | 9.0 mi | $68,750 (±$20,138) | Not measurably different |
| Grayling | 9.6 mi | $32,545 (±$7,502) | Lower |
| Garfield Township (Kalkaska County) | 11 mi | $70,417 (±$9,064) | Not measurably different |
| Coldsprings Township | 11 mi | $61,198 (±$6,326) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Kalkaska County) | 12 mi | $70,313 (±$16,325) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grayling, MI ($32,545).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Kalkaska County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boardman Township | $83,510 (±$7,682) |
| 2 | Clearwater Township | $74,663 (±$9,911) |
| 3 | Rapid River Township | $72,273 (±$7,099) |
| 4 | Garfield Township (Kalkaska County) | $70,417 (±$9,064) |
| 5 | Orange Township (Kalkaska County) | $70,313 (±$16,325) |
| 6 | Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | $68,889 (±$8,440) |
| 7 | Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | $68,750 (±$20,138) |
| 8 | Excelsior Township | $66,250 (±$8,975) |
| 9 | Kalkaska Township | $64,253 (±$8,041) |
| 10 | Coldsprings Township | $61,198 (±$6,326) |
| 11 | Oliver Township (Kalkaska County) | $54,375 (±$13,556) |
| 12 | Springfield Township | $49,167 (±$10,446) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the median household income in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County)?
The median household income in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) is $68,889 (±$8,440) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) kept up with inflation?
In Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County), the median household income went from $45,729 in 2015–2019 to $68,889 in 2020–2024 (+50.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bear Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan (county subdivision:06440, in state:26 county:079).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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