Sylvan Lake, MI is a small town located in Oakland County with a population of 1,778 and a population density of 3,552 people per square mile. It is situated in the Detroit metropolitan area and is known for its lakeside community. There are plenty of local businesses to enjoy in Sylvan Lake such as Lasting Impressions Floral Boutique, Lakeside Diner & Bakery, and The Pancake House. Year-round outdoor activities include swimming at the public beach, fishing on the lake, playing golf at one of the nearby courses, or hiking on any number of trails near town. For sporting events, Sylvan Lake hosts various tournaments like the annual ice fishing derby and youth soccer league. Other organizations in town include The Lions Club and The Friends of Sylvan Lake Library who host regular book sales and other community events.
The population in Sylvan Lake is 1,778. There are 3,432 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sylvan Lake is 47.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sylvan Lake is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sylvan Lake
- 49.0% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 32.3% are married with children
- 8.5% have children, but are single
Race in Sylvan Lake
- 95.6% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander