Leelanau County, MI Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,469 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.9 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 55.3 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,439 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Leelanau County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,500 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.82% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $313,636 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,222 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.6% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.0 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Leelanau County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Leelanau County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Leelanau County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |