Lake Leelanau, MI Demographics

A map of Lake Leelanau's Population by Race

Lake Leelanau, Michigan has an estimated population of 124, a dramatic decrease from the 229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 15.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Leelanau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Leelanau has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Leelanau, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Leelanau is ranked the 720th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Leelanau was ranked the 671st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Leelanau's White Population

105 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Leelanau is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Lake Leelanau ranks 595th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's White population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. White residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has increased from 82.1% to 84.7%.

Lake Leelanau is less White than neighboring Leland (85.8% White), Omena (87.5% White), Cedar (100% White), and Northport (97.2% White).

Lake Leelanau's Black Population

0 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Leelanau is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Lake Leelanau ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Lake Leelanau is less Black than neighboring Suttons Bay (4.3% Black).

Lake Leelanau's Asian Population

0 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Leelanau is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Lake Leelanau ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Lake Leelanau's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Leelanau is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Leelanau ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has decreased from 10.0% to 0.0%.

Lake Leelanau is less Hispanic than neighboring Leland (14% Hispanic), Suttons Bay (4.7% Hispanic), and Northport (1.5% Hispanic).

Lake Leelanau's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 15.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Leelanau is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Leelanau ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has increased from 0.9% to 15.3%.

Lake Leelanau is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leland (0% Native American/Other), Suttons Bay (0% Native American/Other), Omena (0% Native American/Other), Cedar (0% Native American/Other), and Northport (0% Native American/Other).

Lake Leelanau's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lake Leelanau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Leelanau is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Leelanau ranks 427th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Leelanau's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Leelanau's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Lake Leelanau is less Multiracial than neighboring Leland (0.3% Multiracial), Suttons Bay (6.3% Multiracial), Omena (12.5% Multiracial), and Northport (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.