Cass County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Cass County has a population of 51,520 residents and a median age of 45.5 years, making it the #994 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The median home value is $218,000, and the median household income is $70,443, which is 6% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Cass County, 21.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 35.3% below the national average, ranking #1,684 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cass County is 76.1 years. 16.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.0% of adults in Cass County smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 20.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Cass County is 3.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.2 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.7% of children in Cass County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cass County is 64.7%. The mean commute time is 26.6 min, which is 3.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cass County voted Republican with a margin of 33.9%. The vote was 32.5% Dem / 66.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
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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.