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Lakeport, MI
Census-designated place in St. Clair County, Michigan.
Population
742
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
717
ZIP codes
0
Lakeport and its ZIP codes
Lakeport at a glance
- Lakeport is about 4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,236 a year, 26% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,400 (11% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Lakeport, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeport, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,236
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
41.4%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (119), Polish Americans (106), German Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Lakeport.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,073
41,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Lakeport, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeport, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,248
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeport, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Lakeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RubyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Port HuronCity | 8.6 mi | 8.1 |
| LexingtonVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| CroswellCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| MarysvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| YaleCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| EmmettVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ApplegateVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| St. ClairCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| PeckVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| MelvinVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| MemphisCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Port SanilacVillage | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| CapacVillage | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| CarsonvilleVillage | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| RichmondCity | 24 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeport, MI in?
- Lakeport is in St. Clair County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Lakeport, MI?
- About 742 people live in Lakeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeport?
- Nearby places include Ruby (7.8 mi), Port Huron (8.6 mi), Lexington (11 mi), Croswell (13 mi), Marysville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023