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Lake Leelanau

Michigan · 253 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Lake Leelanau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $208,900. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−3%vs 2011
vs 262 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
992 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,027 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+19%vs 2011
vs 30.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
110152193234276201020202024Lake Leelanau
2024124
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,721 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,537
−14%vs 2011
vs $14,652 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.212 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $187,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$785
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $797 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.8% in 2011
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
+12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+43%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.2%(74)
Diversity Score50.7%(133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(199)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(27)
Asian3.2%(8)
Other33.8%(85)
Diversity Score66.9%(169)
Diversity Score
67
+32%vs 2011
vs 51 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 10.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.4%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
Female
57.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
Foreign born
29.0%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

Lake Leelanau, Michigan has about 253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

The typical household in Lake Leelanau, Michigan earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Leelanau, Michigan expensive?

In Lake Leelanau, Michigan, the median home is worth about $208,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

About 7.5% 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 39.0% of people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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