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Lapeer County

Michigan · 88,619 residents · 646.983 sq mi
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Lapeer County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $179,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,619
+1%since 2000
from 87,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+24%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K78K83K88K93K1990201020202024Lapeer County
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,197
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,717 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,927
+49%since 2000
from $21,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(82,998)
Black0.8%(709)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,731)
Asian0.4%(331)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(9,225)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(78,871)
Black1.1%(966)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(4,244)
Asian0.4%(396)
Other2.2%(1,985)
Diversity Score20.6%(18,257)
Segregation Score33.7%(29,903)
Diversity Score
21
+96%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapeer County, Michigan?

Lapeer County, Michigan has about 88,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lapeer County, Michigan earns about $65,197 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 $179,900, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Lapeer County, Michigan?

About 18.3% 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 9.8% 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 13,851 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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