Charlevoix County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,108 | — | #1,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,531 | +1.8% | #746 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.4 years | +29.6% | #201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $276,800 | -1.8% | #745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $949 | -18.4% | #1,182 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.7% | #514 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Charlevoix County has a population of 26,108, making it the #1,611 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Charlevoix County is $76,531, ranking #746 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Charlevoix County is $276,800 (-1.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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93.8% of residents in Charlevoix County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Charlevoix County, Michigan
Charlevoix County, Michigan has a total population of 26,108, making it the 1,611th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charlevoix County is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Charlevoix County is $76,531, which ranks #746 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Charlevoix County is $276,800, 1.8% below the national median. Renters in Charlevoix County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Charlevoix County, 35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Charlevoix County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Charlevoix 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.