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Leland

Michigan · 400 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Leland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $637,300. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
400
+2%since 2023
from 393 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 403 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 63.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
198283369454540201020202024Leland
2024400
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(29)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.3%(17)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.8%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(59)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412%(48)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.3%(65)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over12.8%(51)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,387
−4%since 2023
from $71,102 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.315 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $635,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
59.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
−5%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard14%(56)
Ancestry
German20.3%(81)
English20%(80)
Scottish6%(24)
Swedish5%(20)
French4.8%(19)
Belgian4.5%(18)
Danish3.5%(14)
Welsh3.5%(14)
Irish2.8%(11)
Dutch2%(8)
American1.8%(7)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.8%(7)
Russian1.8%(7)
Norwegian1.5%(6)
Polish1.5%(6)
Bulgarian1.3%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−3%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% 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
29.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
46.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% 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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.2%(63)
Married54.2%(103)
Widowed0.5%(1)
Divorced12.1%(23)
Women 15+
Never married8.8%(15)
Married50.6%(86)
Widowed36.5%(62)
Divorced4.1%(7)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, Michigan?

Leland, Michigan has about 400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland, Michigan?

The typical household in Leland, Michigan earns about $120,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leland, Michigan expensive?

In Leland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $637,300.

How educated are people in Leland, Michigan?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in Leland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leland, Michigan?

About 2.2% of people in Leland, 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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