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Lapeer

Michigan · 9,023 residents · 7.345 sq mi
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Lapeer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,023
−1%since 2000
from 9,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Lapeer
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,255
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,951
+56%since 2000
from $16,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(7,374)
Black7.6%(689)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(397)
Asian0.7%(67)
Other4%(362)
Diversity Score37.8%(3,407)
Diversity Score
38
+63%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapeer, Michigan?

Lapeer, Michigan has about 9,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lapeer, Michigan?

The typical household in Lapeer, Michigan earns about $42,255 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Lapeer, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 20.5% 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 1,264 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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