Leelanau County, MI

County

Cities in Leelanau County

Neighborhoods in Leelanau County

Fouch / North Manitou

Keswick / Fountain Point

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Leelanau

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.8%

Households with Children

20.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,806

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 11.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.1%
Working Age (35-54): 20.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.2%
Seniors (65+): 33.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.9%
High School / GED: 17.9%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.8%
Single Parents: 5.1%
Couples & Adults: 51.5%
Living Alone: 27.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 55.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 84.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources