Cass County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,520 | — | #994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,443 | -6.3% | #1,166 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,000 | -22.7% | #1,213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $916 | -21.2% | #1,347 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.5% | #1,255 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.1% of residents in Cass County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
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.