Leelanau County, Michigan

Leelanau County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Leelanau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,708 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,743 inhabitants. Its county seat is Leland. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.

Leelanau County locator map
Location of Leelanau County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Leelanau County

Population : 21,743 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Area : 6559 km2
Water as percent of area : 86%
Land as percent of area : 14%
Altitude : 614 feet / 187 meters
Capital : Leland
Establishment : January 01, 1840
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 21:43:56 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.16% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Leelanau County is located at 45°9'6"N 86°2'19"W (45.1517700, -86.0385000). It has 6 neighbors: Antrim County, Benzie County, Charlevoix County, Grand Traverse County, Schoolcraft County and Door County.

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The largest city of Leelanau County is Leland with a population of 2,041. Other cities include, Greilickville population 1,530, Suttons Bay population 617, Northport population 525 and Empire population 375. See all Leelanau County cities & populated places.

Leelanau County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leelanau County.

City Name Population Title
Bingham 2,960 Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leland 2,041 Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Greilickville 1,530 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Solon 1,511 Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
Glen Arbor 858 Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
Suttons Bay 617 Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Northport 525 Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Cedar 456 Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
Empire 375 Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Leelanau County has 6 neighbours.

  • Suttons Bay Township

Demographics

The population of Leelanau County increased by 0.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 21,708 - census
2011 21,428 -1.31% estimation process
2012 21,379 -0.23% estimation process
2013 21,478 0.46% estimation process
2014 21,596 0.55% estimation process
2015 21,633 0.17% estimation process
2016 21,507 -0.59% estimation process
2017 21,645 0.64% estimation process
2018 21,714 0.32% estimation process
2019 21,761 0.22% estimation process
2020 21,743 -0.08% estimation process

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People born in Leelanau County (1)

Clinton F. Woolsey was born in Leelanau County

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