Lenawee County Public RecordsMichigan

Lenawee County, MI features 31 public schools, including 11 high schools, with a graduation rate of 87%. About 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Average school test scores are 6/10, close to the national average. The county promotes school safety, with most districts implementing upgraded security measures. Educational programs include STEM, vocational training, and dual-enrollment, supporting both high schoolers and adult learners. Adult education programs serve roughly 2,000 participants annually, focusing on GED and workforce training.

As of 2023, Lenawee County, MI has an unemployment rate of around 4.3%. Key employment sectors include manufacturing (20%), healthcare and social assistance (16%), and retail trade (11%). The most common occupations are production (14%), office and administrative support (13%), and sales (10%). About 81% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 23 minutes; approximately 43% work outside the county, mainly traveling to Jackson, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties for employment.

Lenawee County, MI, has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with a median home value of $170,000 and median rent around $950 per month. Property values have risen approximately 8% year-over-year as of early 2024. Housing types are primarily single-family homes, with some apartments and historic residences, particularly in Adrian and Tecumseh neighborhoods. The county's property tax rate averages 1.8% of assessed home value. Popular neighborhoods include Adrian, Tecumseh, and Blissfield, offering a mix of suburban, rural, and small-town living.

Lenawee County, MI, has about 73,000 residents; in the 2020 general election, 48,458 registered to vote, with turnout at 68.5%. Voters choose in local, state, federal, school, and special elections, administered by the Lenawee County Clerk. There are over 40 polling locations countywide. In 2020, 60.8% voted Republican, 37.2% Democrat. Main issues include education funding and local taxation. Major parties are Republican and Democrat, with some minor party registrations. Voter registration can be done online, by mail, or in-person, and absentee ballots are widely used; in 2020, over 60% voted absentee.

As of the 2020 Census, Lenawee County, MI, had a population of 99,423. The median age is 41.4 years. About 49.6% are male and 50.4% female. Racially, the population is 87.2% White, 2.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 5.9% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity accounts for 9.7% of residents.

Lenawee County, MI, reported a total crime rate of approximately 1,237 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2023, lower than the state average of 1,543. Violent crime (e.g., assault, robbery) remains low at 186 per 100,000, while property crime accounts for around 1,051 per 100,000. The Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office regularly updates incident reports, promoting transparency and community safety. Recent statistics indicate a gradual decline in overall crime over the past five years, reflecting effective law enforcement and enhanced public awareness efforts.