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Leelanau County

Michigan · 21,708 residents · 347.199 sq mi
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Leelanau County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $241,200. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,708
+3%since 2000
from 21,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.3
+18%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K21K23K1990201020202024Leelanau County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,527
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,062 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,194
+30%since 2000
from $24,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+22%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(19,424)
Black0.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(694)
Asian0.2%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(1,994)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(19,799)
Black0.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(794)
Asian0.4%(92)
Other5%(1,091)
Diversity Score21.7%(4,713)
Diversity Score
22
+130%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leelanau County, Michigan?

Leelanau County, Michigan has about 21,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leelanau County, Michigan earns about $56,527 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 $241,200, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Leelanau County, Michigan?

About 39.4% 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 8.4% 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 5,181 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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