Lapeer County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Lapeer County, Michigan has a population of 88,837, the 23rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $77,306 and the median home value is $239,000. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lapeer County Quick Facts
How Lapeer County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,703 | 88,837 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $76,228 | $77,306 | +1.4% |
| Median home value | $229,100 | $239,000 | +4.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lapeer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | 9,082 | $52,716 | 24.5% | $178,400 |
| Imlay City | 3,721 | $59,911 | 23.5% | $150,000 |
| Almont | 2,838 | $83,537 | 8.4% | $246,500 |
| Dryden | 1,182 | $70,352 | 4.6% | $208,300 |
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | 15.3% | $152,000 |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | 18.6% | $127,700 |
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | 3.5% | $225,900 |
| Columbiaville | 754 | $54,135 | 11.7% | $142,600 |
| Metamora | 693 | $85,750 | 6.0% | $270,900 |
| Attica | 627 | $39,318 | 13.4% | $186,300 |
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | 21.5% | $216,700 |
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | 11.2% | $112,500 |
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Population Overview
Lapeer County is located in Michigan with a total population of 88,837. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lapeer County is 44.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lapeer County is $77,306. This is 6% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $239,000. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lapeer County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lapeer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lapeer County, Michigan?
Lapeer County has a population of 88,837, making it the 23rd most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Lapeer County?
The median household income in Lapeer County is $77,306 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.
How many cities are in Lapeer County, Michigan?
Lapeer County contains 12 Census-designated places.