Leslie city, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Leslie city is a small community located in Michigan, within Ingham County. The total population is 2,167. It ranks as the 295th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leslie city is 33.9 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 29.5% of the population under 18, Leslie city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leslie city is $67,355. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $124,100. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Leslie city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Leslie city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leslie city, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.