Sand Beach, MI is a small village located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of only 1,249 people and a population density of 31 people per square mile, Sand Beach provides an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The local economy is supported by businesses such as Brautigam's Grocery Store, which has been serving the community since 1952; the Sand Beach Surf Shop offering both rentals and lessons; and Taylors Restaurant & Bar, which has been dishing out classic American cuisine for over 25 years. Year-round outdoor activities include kayaking along the lake shore, fishing off nearby piers, biking on scenic trails, golfing at Sand Beach Links Course and cross country skiing in peak winter months. Local organizations include the Lions Club who host many charity events throughout the year and the Historical Society that spearheads preservation projects to maintain its historical significance in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As far as sporting events go, Sand Beach hosts several races throughout the summer with Triathlon Sand Beach being one of its main attractions every July 4th weekend.
The population in Sand Beach is 1,249. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sand Beach is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sand Beach is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sand Beach
- 64.7% are married
- 2.3% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Sand Beach
- 96.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 2.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander