Lenawee County, MI

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2022 Population

99,263

0.0835% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.478% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.1%

1.19% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$65,484

7.96% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$168,100

11.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

44,046

0.676% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Lenawee County, MI had a population of 99.3k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $65,484. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lenawee County, MI declined from 99,346 to 99,263, a −0.0835% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,656 to $65,484, a 7.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lenawee County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.21%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%).

None of the households in Lenawee County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Lenawee County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lenawee County, MI are Siena Heights University (640 degrees awarded in 2022) and Adrian College (423 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Lenawee County, MI was $168,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

Most people in Lenawee County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lenawee County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Lenawee County, MI borders Hillsdale County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, Fulton County, OH, and Lucas County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Lenawee County, MI is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.27% of Lenawee County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.25k people).

In 2022, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.9k people) in Lenawee County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.13k White (Hispanic) and 3.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.7% of Lenawee County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Lenawee County, MI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lenawee County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lenawee County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.9k ± 211
White (Hispanic)
5.13k ± 485
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.29k ± 308

8.53%

Hispanic Population

8.46k people

8.53% of the people in Lenawee County, MI are hispanic (8.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lenawee County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

2.29%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.28k people

As of 2022, 2.27% of Lenawee County, MI residents (2.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lenawee County, MI was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lenawee County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,293 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
955 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
769 ± 152

Lenawee County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lenawee County, MI employs 44k people. The largest industries in Lenawee County, MI are Manufacturing (8,935 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,478 people), and Retail Trade (5,297 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,984), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,060), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,307).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

44k

2022 Value

± 1,347

−0.676%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lenawee County, MI declined at a rate of −0.676%, from 44.3k employees to 44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lenawee County, MI, are Production Occupations (5,563 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,555 people), and Management Occupations (3,924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lenawee County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44k

2022 Value

± 1,347

−0.676%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lenawee County, MI declined at a rate of −0.676%, from 44.3k employees to 44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lenawee County, MI, are Manufacturing (8,935 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,478 people), and Retail Trade (5,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lenawee County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Lenawee County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,788

Median earning men ± $1,075

$32,436

Median earning women ± $1,390

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,344), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,957), and Public Administration ($61,940).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($46,000), Manufacturing ($45,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,837).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

143
Other Services (except Public Administration)
139
Construction
108
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$310k
Manufacturing
$139k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$122k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lenawee County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lenawee County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lenawee County, MI awarded 1,063 degrees. The student population of Lenawee County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,783 male students and 1,895 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lenawee County, MI are White (705 and 68.7%), followed by Unknown (141 and 13.7%), Black or African American (86 and 8.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (53 and 5.17%).

The largest universities in Lenawee County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Siena Heights University (640 and 60.2%) and Adrian College (423 and 39.8%).

The most popular majors in Lenawee County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (118 and 11.1%), Accounting (59 and 5.55%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (56 and 5.27%).

The median tuition cost in Lenawee County, MI for private four year colleges is $33,161.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lenawee County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,678 (48.5% men and 51.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,678 students enrolled in Lenawee County, MI, 48.5% men and 51.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,201 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
89 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
54 degrees awarded
Accounting
49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lenawee County, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lenawee County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Siena Heights University
640 degrees awarded
Adrian College
423 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Siena Heights University with 640 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 433 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lenawee County, MI, which is 0.687 times less than the 630 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 705 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 141 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,161) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,406) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lenawee County, MI was $168,100 in 2022, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $150,700 to $168,100, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lenawee County, MI is 78.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Lenawee County, MI have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lenawee County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lenawee County, MI is $65,484. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lenawee County, MI was Census Tract 606 with a value of $80,362, followed by Census Tract 623 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $79,783 and $79,583.

In 2023, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lenawee County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.13%.

Housing

Property

$168,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,413

$30,376

Median Property Taxes

±$1,086

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lenawee County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lenawee County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.6%

Homeownership

2022

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 78.6% of the housing units in Lenawee County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lenawee County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 606
Census Tract 623
Census Tract 603.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lenawee County, MI was Census Tract 606 with a value of $80,362, followed by Census Tract 623 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $79,783 and $79,583.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lenawee County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,484

Median Household Income

± $1,751

38.6k

Number of Households

± 1,236

In 2022, the median household income of the 38.6k households in Lenawee County, MI grew to $65,484 from the previous year's value of $60,656.

The following chart displays the households in Lenawee County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lenawee County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Worked At Home (7.34%)
Carpooled (6.87%)

In 2022, 82.2% of workers in Lenawee County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.34%) and those who carpooled to work (6.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lenawee County, MI have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Lenawee County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lenawee County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lenawee County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lenawee County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lenawee County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lenawee County, MI (10.5k out of 94.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lenawee County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.4% of the children was living in poverty in Lenawee County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Lenawee County, MI has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lenawee County, MI see 4658 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.09% increase from the previous year (4475 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2105 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,658 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lenawee County, MI

Primary care physicians in Lenawee County, MI see an average of 4,658 patients per year. This represents a 4.09% increase from the previous year (4,475 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lenawee County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.55%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lenawee County, MI declined by 2.56% from 5.69% to 5.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lenawee County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.9 in Lenawee County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lenawee County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41% in Lenawee County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lenawee County, MI.