Lenawee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Lenawee County, Michigan has a population of 98,415, the 21st most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $70,518 and the median home value is $196,800. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Lenawee County Quick Facts

Population 98,415

Median Household Income $70,51890% MOE ±$1,768

Median Home Value $196,80090% MOE ±$4,906

Poverty Rate 10.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 42.4 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 79.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.4%

Cities/Places 13

Population 98,415 21st of 83

Median Income $70,518 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Lenawee 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.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	98,381	98,415	+0.0%
Median household income	$68,243	$70,518	No clear change (+3.3%)
Median home value¹	$171,561	$196,800	+14.7%
Median gross rent	$944	$987	+4.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lenawee

$70,518

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lenawee

$196,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.6%

Renter 20.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $987/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

26.2%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Cities & Places in Lenawee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Adrian	20,395	$50,209	20.3%	$138,000
Tecumseh	8,646	$62,835	5.6%	$216,700
Blissfield	3,234	$62,059	2.3%	$169,900
Clinton	2,536	$82,768	5.2%	$186,700
Hudson	2,200	$53,009	17.8%	$110,300
Morenci	2,137	$59,643	13.2%	$104,300
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake	2,103	$83,980	10.9%	$260,300
Onsted	1,155	$66,964	6.4%	$170,700
Deerfield	860	$70,556	5.8%	$167,600
Britton	652	$86,250	13.8%	$161,100
Addison	534	$54,519	17.1%	$137,100
Jasper	282	$56,111	19.5%	$122,300
Clayton	247	$66,250	21.1%	$86,700

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Population Overview

Lenawee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 98,415. It is the 21st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lenawee County is 42.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lenawee County is $70,518. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $196,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lenawee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lenawee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.9%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.9% vs 5.9%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lenawee 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 Lenawee County, Michigan?

Lenawee County has a population of 98,415, making it the 21st most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Lenawee County?

The median household income in Lenawee County is $70,518 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Lenawee County, Michigan?

Lenawee County contains 13 Census-designated places.