Antrim County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26009 Republican

Located in Michigan, Antrim County has a population of 24,127 residents and a median age of 51.8 years, making it the #1,696 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $255,500, and the median household income is $72,054, which is 4% below the national median.

24,127
Population
#1,696 of 3,222
$72,054
Median Income
-4.1% #1,044 of 3,222
51.8 years
Median Age
+33.2% #144 of 3,222
9.9%
Poverty Rate
-21.6% #769 of 3,222

Demographics

Antrim County has a population of 24,127, making it the #1,696 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Antrim County is $72,054, ranking #1,044 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Income#1,044
$72,054
-4.1%
vs nation
68th percentile
Per Capita#566
$42,806
+3.7%
vs nation
82th percentile
Poverty#769
9.9%
-21.6%
vs nation
76th percentile
Unemployment#1,266
3.9%
-26.4%
vs nation
61th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Antrim County is $255,500 (-9.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.4%.

Home Value#866
$255,500
-9.4%
vs nation
73th percentile
Rent#1,427
$902
-22.4%
vs nation
56th percentile
Homeownership#72
86.4%
+34.1%
vs nation
98th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Antrim County, 34.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.8% above the national average, ranking #502 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.3% +1.8% vs nation
Rank #502 of 3,222
84th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Antrim County is 78.8 years. 12.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#453
78.8
+4.8%
vs nation
85th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#115
12.6%
-35.6%
vs nation
96th percentile
Diabetes#182
8.1%
-27.2%
vs nation
94th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#379
32.2%
-13.7%
vs nation
88th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,585
5.7
+0.1%
vs nation
50th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#586
3.8
-14.1%
vs nation
81th percentile
Uninsured Rate#728
6.8%
-35.4%
vs nation
77th percentile
Physical Inactivity#180
18.6%
-29.5%
vs nation
94th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,502
14.0%
-2.8%
vs nation
52th percentile

Substance Use

13.1% of adults in Antrim County smoke , 34.8% are obese , and 22.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.2 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#307
13.1%
-27.0%
vs nation
90th percentile
Adult Obesity#684
34.8%
-8.2%
vs nation
78th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,579
22.7%
+14.4%
vs nation
18th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#446
18.2
-43.8%
vs nation
79th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 13.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.2 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#478
13.4
-32.3%
vs nation
81th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#325
9.3
-47.9%
vs nation
87th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,378
18.2
-10.0%
vs nation
51th percentile

Families & Children

15.7% of children in Antrim County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#633
12.3
-43.7%
vs nation
79th percentile
Child Poverty#1,220
15.7%
-17.3%
vs nation
61th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Antrim County is 84.4%. The mean commute time is 27.9 min, which is 0.9% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
84.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.9 min +0.9% vs nation
Rank #1,289 of 3,222
60th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Antrim County voted Republican with a margin of 23.8%. The vote was 37.5% Dem / 61.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.1 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +23.8%
37.5% 61.3%
Dem 16,882 votes Rep
2020 REP +23.7%
37.4% 61.1%
Dem 15,949 votes Rep
2016 REP +29.6%
32.8% 62.4%
Dem 13,572 votes Rep
2012 REP +21.4%
38.7% 60.1%
Dem 13,184 votes Rep
2008 REP +10.3%
43.9% 54.2%
Dem 13,852 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Antrim County, Michigan

Antrim County, Michigan has a total population of 24,127, making it the 1,696th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Antrim County is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Antrim County is $72,054, which ranks #1,044 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Antrim County is $255,500, 9.4% below the national median. Renters in Antrim County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Antrim County, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.

Antrim County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).

All data for Antrim County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.