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
46th
Median Household Income $99,422 +32.3% #174 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 55.9 years +43.7% #46 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $458,400 +62.6% #183 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,228 +5.6% #499 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 6.5% -48.2% #158 / 3,222
95th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$99,422 +32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #174 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,553 +39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #93 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.5% −48.2% vs nat'l
Rank #158 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −35.4% vs nat'l
Rank #937 of 3,222
71th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.8% +53.9% vs nat'l
Rank #77 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.4 min −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,847 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$458,400 +62.6% vs nat'l
Rank #183 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,228 +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #499 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
91.6% +42.3% vs nat'l
Rank #9 of 3,222
100th percentile
91.6% Homeownership

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Health

96.8% of residents in Leelanau County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.

96.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8% +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #108 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.