Leelanau County's estimated 2026 population is 22,673 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leelanau County is the 63rd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 21,718 and has seen a growth of 4.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Leelanau County includes 90.45% White, 3.06% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.45%)
Two or more races (4.64%)
Native American (3.06%)
Other race (0.75%)
Asian (0.61%)
Black or African American (0.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,448 | 90.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,048 | 4.64% |
| Native American | 691 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Leelanau County's average per capita income is $42,664. Household income levels show a median of $91,943. The poverty rate stands at 7.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,588 | - |
| Families | $108,500 | $140,088 |
| Households | $91,943 | $127,724 |
| Non Families | $53,848 | $94,810 |
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