Leonard, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 346, Leonard's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Leonard is a small community located in Michigan, within Oakland County. The total population is 346. It ranks as the 600th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leonard is 40.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Leonard has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leonard is $76,875. This is 5% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $245,200. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Leonard has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher 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 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leonard, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.