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Leslie, MI

City in Ingham County, Michigan.

Population

2,129

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,659

ZIP codes

0

Leslie and its ZIP codes

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Leslie at a glance

  • Leslie is about 9.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,654, close to the Michigan median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,700 (35% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,057 a month.

Local data for Leslie, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leslie, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,654

Poverty rate

12.9%

Median home value

$149,700

Median rent

$1,057/mo

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

20.4%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

27.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (455), Irish Americans (266), Mexican Americans (140).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ingham County. PPP loans are for Leslie.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,017

155,298 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,120

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.57B

FY 2026, $16,033 per person

Ingham County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Leslie, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.3%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leslie, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

296

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

608

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

36.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leslie, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities near Leslie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MasonCity9.1 mi5.1
DansvilleVillage9.7 mi1
Eaton RapidsCity12 mi3.6
StockbridgeVillage13 mi1.5
HoltCensus-designated place14 mi15.7
SpringportVillage14 mi1.3
ParmaVillage14 mi1
JacksonCity15 mi10.8
Michigan CenterCensus-designated place16 mi5
DimondaleVillage18 mi0.9
WilliamstonCity18 mi2.5
Grass LakeVillage18 mi0.9
OkemosCensus-designated place18 mi16.9
Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place18 mi4.6
Spring ArborCensus-designated place18 mi2.8
WebbervilleVillage20 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leslie, MI in?
Leslie is in Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of Leslie, MI?
About 2,129 people live in Leslie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leslie?
Nearby places include Mason (9.1 mi), Dansville (9.7 mi), Eaton Rapids (12 mi), Stockbridge (13 mi), Holt (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023