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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lapeer County

Michigan · 87,904 residents · 646.983 sq mi
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Lapeer County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,717. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $139,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

87,904
+18%since 1990
from 74,768 in 1990
1990 – 2025
136 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 116 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+13%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
73K78K83K88K93K1990201020202024Lapeer County
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,717
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,874 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,462
+61%since 1990
from $13,313 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$541
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
84.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
15.1% rent
2.7
+56%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(72,893)
Black0.6%(454)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,420)
Asian0.4%(282)
Diversity Score10.5%(7,851)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(82,998)
Black0.8%(709)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,731)
Asian0.4%(331)
Diversity Score10.5%(9,225)
10
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
−2%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapeer County, Michigan?

Lapeer County, Michigan has about 87,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lapeer County, Michigan?

The typical household in Lapeer County, Michigan earns about $51,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lapeer County, Michigan expensive?

In Lapeer County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $139,400, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Lapeer County, Michigan?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lapeer County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lapeer County, Michigan?

About 5.4% of people in Lapeer County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lapeer County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lapeer County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,136 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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