Leelanau township is located in Leelanau County Michigan. Leelanau township has a 2024 population of 2,122. Leelanau township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,042 in 2020.
The average household income in Leelanau township is $131,542 with a poverty rate of 7.15%. The median age in Leelanau township is 61.3 years: 59.3 years for males, and 63.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leelanau township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,915 | 94.06% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 903 | 2.22 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 551 | 2.76 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.06 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Male | 57 | 1.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 29 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 581 | 33.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 405 | 23.63% |
| High School Graduate | 305 | 17.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 275 | 16.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,613 | 1,586 | 941 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 34 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 15 | 7 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,583 | $46,458 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $25,893 |
| High School Graduate | $37,000 | $40,000 | $34,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,463 | $43,804 | $27,321 |
| Some College | $40,185 | $41,343 | $30,625 |
$40,463
Average Earnings
$43,804
Average Male
$27,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Leelanau township residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,884 | 117 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 25 | 56.82% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 60 | 3 | 5% |
7.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.52%
Male Poverty Rate
8.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leelanau township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leelanau township is Multiple, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.7% |
| Some College | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.82% |
| High School | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.69% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,750 | $145,528 |
| Households | $91,875 | $131,542 |
| Married Families | $120,820 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,250 | $95,838 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
65.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
190
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 11.52% |
| Islander | 19 | 67.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.68%
Born in Leelanau township
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
97.15% of Leelanau township residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in Michigan. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,192 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 2,178 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 2,164 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,150 | 14 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 2,136 | 14 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 2,122 | 14 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 2,108 | 14 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 2,094 | 23 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 2,071 | 29 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2,042 | 24 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 2,018 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 2,015 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,014 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 2,002 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,015 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,013 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,001 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,992 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,998 | -27 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 2,025 | 0 | 0% |