Lapeer County, Michigan
Lapeer County: county in Michigan, United States
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Lapeer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 88,319 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 87,635 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lapeer. The county was created 204 years ago in 1821.
County Snapshot
Lapeer County at a glance
Lapeer County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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LapeerPopulation 5,019
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Quick Facts about Lapeer County
| Population | 87,635 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1717 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0902,-83.2218 |
| Altitude | 853 feet / 260 meters |
| Capital | Lapeer |
| Establishment | January 01, 1822 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 04:14:32 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lapeer County is located at 43°5'25"N 83°13'18"W (43.0901500, -83.2217800). It has 5 neighbors: Genesee County, Macomb, Oakland County, Sanilac County and Tuscola County.
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The largest city of Lapeer County is Lapeer with a population of 5,019. Other cities include, Imlay City population 3,569, Almont population 2,815, Dryden population 938 and Columbiaville population 764. See all Lapeer County cities & populated places.
Lapeer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lapeer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | 5,019 | City in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Attica | 4,719 | Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Hadley | 4,476 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Imlay City | 3,569 | City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States |
| Almont | 2,815 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
| Burnside | 1,849 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Goodland | 1,811 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Elba | 1,331 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| North Branch | 1,008 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Dryden | 938 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Columbiaville | 764 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Metamora | 568 | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Otter Lake | 377 | Village in Michigan |
| Clifford | 323 | Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America |
Official website of Lapeer County
Official Website- Lapeer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lapeer County decreased by 0.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88,319 | - | census |
| 2011 | 88,094 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 88,195 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,291 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 88,194 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 88,368 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 88,171 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 88,122 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 87,921 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 87,607 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 87,635 | 0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Lapeer County (3)
People born in Lapeer County, including lawyer and politician Harrison H. Wheeler, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient William H. Smith, politician W. J. Sutton, .
More notable people
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |