Northport, Michigan
Northport: Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Northport is a city located in the county of Leelanau in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 526 and a population density of 123 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 525 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Northport
| Population : | 525 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Leelanau County |
| Postal code : | 49670 |
| Area : | 4.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 08:06:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 123 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northport is located at 45°7'53"N 85°37'0"W (45.1313900, -85.6167500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northport decreased by 0.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 519 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 517 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 519 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 523 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 523 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 520 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 523 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 525 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 525 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 525 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,605 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,433 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,191 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,345 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 49.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 42.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 844 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
Northport zip code is 49670.
County name: Leelanau, County
fips: 26089
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $324,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,592 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,046 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,923 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,479 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 88,235 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 216,123 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 350,420 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,807 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,767 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,918 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,539 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,879 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,075 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,218 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,114 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,046 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 13,910.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.54 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $746,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,608 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,845 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,932 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.98 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,707 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,545 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,185 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 149,632 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,494 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $192,321 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $82,341 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 895 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 271 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,776.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.37 |
Schools in Northport
College & universities near Northport, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171483 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City (MI) | 49686 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Northport, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHL | Charlevoix, MI | 103 Bridge Park Drive | BUS |
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
| BYC | Boyne City, Michigan | 1000 East Division St. | BUS |
| WNK | Walloon Lake, Michigan | Hwy 131 & Hwy 75 | BUS |
| PSK | Petoskey, Michigan | 301 West Mitchell St. | BUS |
Post offices near Northport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northpor Post Office | Northport (MI) | 49670 |
| Omena Post Office | Omena (MI) | 49674 |
| Leland Post Office | Leland (MI) | 49654 |
| Lake Leelanau Post Office | Lake Leelanau (MI) | 49653 |
| Suttons Bay Post Office | Suttons Bay (MI) | 49682 |
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- Northport , New York human settlement in Huntington, New York, United States of America with a population of 7,259 people.
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- Northport , Washington town of the United States with a population of 301 people.
Other cities in Leelanau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leelanau County , MI.
| 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 |
| Cedar | 456 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Empire | 375 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
