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Lenawee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lenawee County Quick Facts

Population 98,415
Median Household Income $70,518
Median Home Value $196,800
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 42.4 years
Homeownership Rate 79.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%
High School Graduation 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 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population98,82398,415-0.4%
Median household income$67,013$70,518+5.2%
Median home value$181,100$196,800+8.7%

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

Diversity Index

27out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Lenawee County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Adrian20,395$50,20920.3%$138,000
Tecumseh8,646$62,8355.6%$216,700
Blissfield3,234$62,0592.3%$169,900
Clinton2,536$82,7685.2%$186,700
Hudson2,200$53,00917.8%$110,300
Morenci2,137$59,64313.2%$104,300
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake2,103$83,98010.9%$260,300
Onsted1,155$66,9646.4%$170,700
Deerfield860$70,5565.8%$167,600
Britton652$86,25013.8%$161,100
Addison534$54,51917.1%$137,100
Jasper282$56,11119.5%$122,300
Clayton247$66,25021.1%$86,700

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.