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Lake Leelanau

Michigan · 124 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2023, a loss of 99 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−44%since 2023
from 223 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
−44%since 2023
from 875 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+236%since 2023
from 17.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
110152193234276201020202024Lake Leelanau
2024124
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,510
+14%since 2023
from $23,230 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−2%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(25)
Diversity Score24.9%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(19)
Diversity Score32.4%(40)
Diversity Score
32
+30%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+10%since 2023
from 21.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

Lake Leelanau, Michigan has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Leelanau, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

About 3.2% of people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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