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Lapeer County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Lapeer County Quick Facts

Population 88,837
Median Household Income $77,30690% MOE ±$2,688
Median Home Value $239,00090% MOE ±$5,114
Poverty Rate 9.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts
Unemployment Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±0.9 pts
Median Age 44.7 years90% MOE ±0.2 years
Homeownership Rate 86.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.3%
Cities/Places 12
Population 88,837 23rd of 83
Median Income $77,306 6% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Lapeer County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population88,03888,837+0.9%
Median household income$77,093$77,306No clear change (+0.3%)
Median home value¹$207,743$239,000+15.0%
Median gross rent$970$988No clear change (+1.9%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lapeer
$77,306
MI
$72,875
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Lapeer
$239,000
MI
$231,600
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%
$25K-$50K 16.3%
$50K-$100K 35.1%
$100K+ 35.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
2.9%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
2.8%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
3.2%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
8.6%
$60K-$75K
11.1%
$75K-$100K
15.3%
$100K-$125K
10.0%
$125K-$150K
8.0%
$150K-$200K
10.1%
$200K+
7.6%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%
59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $988/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
19.9%
18-34
18.9%
35-54
24.6%
55-74
29.1%
75+
7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 89.7%
  • Black: 1.0%
  • Hispanic: 5.0%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Other: 0.4%

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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+)

  • < HS: 7.7%
  • HS Diploma: 36.6%
  • Some College: 24.1%
  • Associate's: 11.1%
  • Bachelor's: 13.9%
  • Graduate+: 6.6%

Cities & Places in Lapeer County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lapeer9,082$52,71624.5%$178,400
Imlay City3,721$59,91123.5%$150,000
Almont2,838$83,5378.4%$246,500
Dryden1,182$70,3524.6%$208,300
North Branch1,166$56,73115.3%$152,000
Brown City1,139$58,75018.6%$127,700
Barnes Lake952$79,4003.5%$225,900
Columbiaville754$54,13511.7%$142,600
Metamora693$85,7506.0%$270,900
Attica627$39,31813.4%$186,300
Millers Lake554$70,29821.5%$216,700
Clifford277$54,44411.2%$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.