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
33th
Median Household Income $58,811 -21.7% #2,190 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 50.2 years +29.0% #212 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $150,600 -46.6% #2,244 / 3,222
30th
Median Gross Rent $761 -34.6% #2,405 / 3,222
25th
Poverty Rate 11.7% -6.9% #1,204 / 3,222
63th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$58,811 −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,082 −22.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,089 of 3,222
35th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.7% −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,204 of 3,222
63th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,538 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0% −52.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,679 of 3,222
17th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,076 of 3,222
67th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$150,600 −46.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,244 of 3,222
30th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$761 −34.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,405 of 3,222
25th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.2% +33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #76 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Arenac County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,058 of 3,222
67th percentile

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.