Leelanau County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,734 | — | #1,740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,422 | +32.3% | #174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.9 years | +43.7% | #46 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $458,400 | +62.6% | #183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,228 | +5.6% | #499 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.2% | #158 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leelanau County has a population of 22,734, making it the #1,740 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.9 years, which is 43.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Leelanau County is $99,422, ranking #174 out of 3,222 counties — 32.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Leelanau County is $458,400 (+62.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,228/mo and the homeownership rate is 91.6%.
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96.8% of residents in Leelanau County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County, Michigan has a total population of 22,734, making it the 1,740th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leelanau County is 55.9 years, which is 43.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leelanau County is $99,422, which ranks #174 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Leelanau County is $458,400, 62.6% above the national median. Renters in Leelanau County pay a median gross rent of $1,228 per month. The homeownership rate is 91.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leelanau County, 51.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Leelanau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Leelanau County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.