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Bear Lake CDP, MI

ZIP 49646 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49646

49646 has a population of 8,573 with a median age of 43.9 yrs (51.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.5%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
21.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.5%-5% vs US avg
x
High school
39.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.1%+217% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.9%+313% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49646

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.1%+217% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.0%-38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.7%+60% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.9%+313% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,573
Median age43.9
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born44.1%