Cass County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 51,520 #994 / 3,222
69th
Median Household Income $70,443 -6.3% #1,166 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 45.5 years +17.0% #665 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $218,000 -22.7% #1,213 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $916 -21.2% #1,347 / 3,222
58th
Poverty Rate 11.9% -5.5% #1,255 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

Cass County has a population of 51,520, making it the #994 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Cass County is $70,443, ranking #1,166 out of 3,222 counties — 6.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$70,443 −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,166 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,236 −4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #914 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,255 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,029 of 3,222
37th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8% −35.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,684 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.6 min −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,566 of 3,222
51th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Cass County is $218,000 (-22.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $916/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.

Median Home Value
$218,000 −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,213 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$916 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,347 of 3,222
58th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.6% +26.8% vs nat'l
Rank #402 of 3,222
88th percentile
81.6% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Cass County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,354 of 3,222
58th percentile

About Cass County, Michigan

Cass County, Michigan has a total population of 51,520, making it the 994th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cass County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cass County is $70,443, which ranks #1,166 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Cass County is $218,000, 22.7% below the national median. Renters in Cass County pay a median gross rent of $916 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cass County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.

Cass County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%).

All data for Cass 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.