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Lake Leelanau

Michigan · 229 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Lake Leelanau is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has grown 43% since 2019. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
+43%since 2019
from 160 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
898 / sq mi
+43%since 2019
from 627 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+15%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
110152193234276201020202024Lake Leelanau
2024124
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,518
+3%since 2019
from $27,676 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(188)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10%(23)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.6%(70)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−11%since 2019
from 20.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
Female
57.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

Lake Leelanau, Michigan has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Leelanau, Michigan earns about $83,125 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 $212,500.

How educated are people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan?

About 43.9% 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 0.0% of people in Lake Leelanau, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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