Lenawee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lenawee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 98,823. It is the 21st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lenawee County is 42.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lenawee County is $67,013. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $181,100. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lenawee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lenawee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.8% vs 5.7%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.