Leelanau County's estimated 2026 population is 23,115 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leelanau County is the 62nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 21,718 and has seen a growth of 6.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55.9 years
Female: 56.6 years
Male: 54.8 years
There are 19,234 adults, (7,673 of whom are seniors) in Leelanau County.
Female: 11,434 (50.3%)
Male: 11,300 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Leelanau County includes 89.82% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,420 | 89.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,283 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 596 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Leelanau County's average per capita income is $47,148. Household income levels show a median of $99,422. The poverty rate stands at 6.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,692 | - |
| Families | $115,739 | $149,331 |
| Households | $99,422 | $136,818 |
| Non Families | $53,220 | $99,947 |
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