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Leland

Michigan · 410 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Leland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,864. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2019. Median home value is $592,400. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
410
+81%since 2019
from 226 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
420 / sq mi
+81%since 2019
from 232 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
−12%since 2019
from 64.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
198283369454540201020202024Leland
2024400
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,864
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,263
−26%since 2019
from $58,176 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$592,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $538,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,029 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
10.1
+33%since 2019
from 7.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(13)
Asian1.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(358)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(31)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(88)
Diversity Score
22
+22%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+21%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
Female
61.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, Michigan?

Leland, Michigan has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland, Michigan?

The typical household in Leland, Michigan earns about $58,864 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 $592,400, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, Michigan?

About 44.9% 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 12.2% of people in Leland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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