Leslie, MI is a small town located in Ingham County. With a population of 2,139 and a population density of 1,468 people per square mile, it is considered to be one of the most rural areas in Michigan. There are many local businesses, such as Towsley's Country Store which has been around since 1946, and Mancino's Pizza & Grinders which has been around since 1985. Leslie also offers great year-round outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing at Stapleton-Spence Trail System, fishing at the nearby Zukey Lake or kayaking down Grand River. Other organizations include the Leslie Community Chorus which holds several performances throughout the year and The Leslie Area Historical Society which hosts events such as educational programs and community tours. Local sporting events are held for the Leslie High School teams including football, basketball, wrestling and baseball.
The population in Leslie is 2,139. There are 1,667 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leslie is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leslie is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leslie
- 50.6% are married
- 16.2% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 21.3% have children, but are single
Race in Leslie
- 95.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander