Arenac County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,077 | — | #2,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,811 | -21.7% | #2,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.2 years | +29.0% | #212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,600 | -46.6% | #2,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | -34.6% | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -6.9% | #1,204 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Arenac County has a population of 15,077, making it the #2,158 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Arenac County is $58,811, ranking #2,190 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Arenac County is $150,600 (-46.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $761/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.2%.
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94.0% of residents in Arenac County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac County, Michigan has a total population of 15,077, making it the 2,158th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Arenac County is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Arenac County is $58,811, which ranks #2,190 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Arenac County is $150,600, 46.6% below the national median. Renters in Arenac County pay a median gross rent of $761 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Arenac County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Arenac County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Arenac 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.