Lenawee County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26091 Republican

Located in Michigan, Lenawee County has a population of 98,415 residents and a median age of 42.4 years, making it the #631 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.7%. The median home value is $196,800, and the median household income is $70,518, which is 6% below the national median.

98,415
Population
#631 of 3,222
$70,518
Median Income
-6.2% #1,160 of 3,222
42.4 years
Median Age
+9.0% #1,373 of 3,222
10.7%
Poverty Rate
-15.0% #950 of 3,222

Demographics

Lenawee County has a population of 98,415, making it the #631 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Lenawee County is $70,518, ranking #1,160 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Income#1,160
$70,518
-6.2%
vs nation
64th percentile
Per Capita#1,579
$35,068
-15.0%
vs nation
51th percentile
Poverty#950
10.7%
-15.0%
vs nation
71th percentile
Unemployment#1,819
4.7%
-10.9%
vs nation
44th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Lenawee County is $196,800 (-30.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.

Home Value#1,441
$196,800
-30.2%
vs nation
55th percentile
Rent#1,041
$987
-15.1%
vs nation
68th percentile
Homeownership#698
79.6%
+23.5%
vs nation
78th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Lenawee County, 22.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.7% below the national average, ranking #1,551 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7% −32.7% vs nation
Rank #1,551 of 3,222
52th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Lenawee County is 76.0 years. 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,261
76.0
+1.2%
vs nation
59th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#855
16.2%
-17.2%
vs nation
73th percentile
Diabetes#754
9.4%
-15.6%
vs nation
76th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,597
37.7%
+1.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,075
5.9
+4.2%
vs nation
34th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,264
4.3
-4.4%
vs nation
60th percentile
Uninsured Rate#279
5.4%
-48.2%
vs nation
91th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,280
24.8%
-6.0%
vs nation
59th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,430
13.8%
-4.2%
vs nation
55th percentile

Substance Use

16.7% of adults in Lenawee County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 26.4 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,183
16.7%
-7.0%
vs nation
62th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,704
42.4%
+11.9%
vs nation
14th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,344
19.4%
-2.3%
vs nation
57th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#966
26.4
-18.3%
vs nation
54th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Lenawee County is 2.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.8 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#162
2.3
-71.0%
vs nation
90th percentile
Suicide Rate#832
15.4
-21.7%
vs nation
68th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#367
9.8
-45.4%
vs nation
85th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,073
15.8
-21.9%
vs nation
62th percentile

Families & Children

13.2% of children in Lenawee County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#185
4.6
-32.2%
vs nation
87th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#748
13.4
-38.4%
vs nation
75th percentile
Child Poverty#799
13.2%
-30.5%
vs nation
75th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Lenawee County is 69.8%. The mean commute time is 30.2 min, which is 9.6% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
69.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.2 min +9.6% vs nation
Rank #842 of 3,222
74th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Lenawee County voted Republican with a margin of 23.0%. The vote was 37.8% Dem / 60.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.1 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +23.0%
37.8% 60.8%
Dem 55,012 votes Rep
2020 REP +19.9%
39.2% 59.1%
Dem 53,375 votes Rep
2016 REP +21.1%
36.5% 57.6%
Dem 45,895 votes Rep
2012 REP +1.3%
48.8% 50.1%
Dem 44,619 votes Rep
2008 DEM +5.0%
51.6% 46.6%
Dem 47,734 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Lenawee County, Michigan

Lenawee County, Michigan has a total population of 98,415, making it the 631st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lenawee County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lenawee County is $70,518, which ranks #1,160 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Lenawee County is $196,800, 30.2% below the national median. Renters in Lenawee County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lenawee County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.

Lenawee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).

All data for Lenawee 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.