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 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Leelanau County at a glance
Leelanau County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Open related pagesLargest city
BinghamPopulation 2,960
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.1518,-86.0385 |
| Altitude | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital | Leland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 21:03:48 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.16% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Official website of Leelanau County
Official Website- 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 |
People born in Leelanau County (1)
Clinton F. Woolsey was born in Leelanau County
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