Otter Lake, Michigan
Otter Lake: Village in Michigan
About
Otter Lake is a village located in the county of Lapeer in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 389 and a population density of 179 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 377 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Otter Lake
| Population : | 377 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Lapeer County |
| Postal code : | 48464 |
| Area : | 2.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 873 feet / 266 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 23:43:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Otter Lake is located at 43°12'48"N 83°27'16"W (43.2133600, -83.4544000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Otter Lake decreased by 3.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 389 | - | census |
| 2011 | 387 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 388 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 388 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 386 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 386 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 384 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 382 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 380 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 378 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 377 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,553 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,452 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,934 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,452 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,452 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,326 |
Otter Lake zip code is 48464.
County name: Genesee, County
fips: 26049
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,326 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $169,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,371 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $711 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 53 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,544 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,931 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 319,392 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 218,972 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 621,040 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,376 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,883 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,956 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,098 |
| 2019 total employment : | 12,517 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 465,036 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | Z |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,898 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,805 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,952 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 962 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,531 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 203 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,382 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 31.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 899.91 |
Where to Stay in Otter Lake
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Schools in Otter Lake
College & universities near Otter Lake, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460093 | Ross Medical Education Center-Davison | Davison (MI) | 48423 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Otter Lake, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPE | Lapeer station | 73 Howard St. | RAIL |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Otter Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Lak Post Office | Otter Lake (MI) | 48464 |
Other cities in Lapeer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lapeer County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | 5,019 | City in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Attica | 4,719 | Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Hadley | 4,476 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Imlay City | 3,569 | City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States |
| Almont | 2,815 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
| Burnside | 1,849 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Goodland | 1,811 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Elba | 1,331 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| North Branch | 1,008 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Dryden | 938 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Columbiaville | 764 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Metamora | 568 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Clifford | 323 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
