Northport, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Northport'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

Northport is a small community located in Michigan, within Leelanau County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 560th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northport is 61.9 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Northport is $100,357. This is 38% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Northport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $295,200. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Northport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

56.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Northport in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 74% 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 96.2%. Notably, 19.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Northport, 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.