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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Leelanau County

Michigan · 21,119 residents · 347.199 sq mi
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Leelanau County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,062. Population has grown 28% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $164,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,119
+28%since 1990
from 16,527 in 1990
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+17%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,062
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,589 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,686
+86%since 1990
from $13,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
15.4% rent
3.5
+37%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(15,895)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(205)
Asian0.4%(72)
Diversity Score12%(1,991)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(19,424)
Black0.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(694)
Asian0.2%(48)
Diversity Score9.4%(1,994)
9
−22%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.4%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−44%since 1990
from 25.5 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 Leelanau County, Michigan?

Leelanau County, Michigan has about 21,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leelanau County, Michigan earns about $47,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leelanau County, Michigan expensive?

In Leelanau County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $164,900, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Leelanau County, Michigan?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leelanau County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leelanau County, Michigan?

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

Has Leelanau County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Leelanau County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,592 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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