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Lapeer

Michigan · 9,201 residents (2025 est.) · 7.345 sq mi
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Lapeer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,082
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Lapeer
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,716
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,586
+84%since 2000
from $16,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+3%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(8,001)
Black5.9%(537)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(302)
Asian0.6%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(2,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(6,974)
Black8.3%(751)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(506)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other8.7%(788)
Diversity Score49.1%(4,460)
Diversity Score
49
+112%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapeer, Michigan?

Lapeer, Michigan has about 9,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lapeer, Michigan?

The typical household in Lapeer, Michigan earns about $52,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lapeer, Michigan expensive?

In Lapeer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $178,400, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Lapeer, Michigan?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lapeer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lapeer, Michigan?

About 24.5% of people in Lapeer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lapeer, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lapeer, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,323 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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