Dickinson County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,954 #1,618 / 3,222
50th
Median Household Income $65,156 -13.3% #1,619 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 46.9 years +20.6% #483 / 3,222
85th
Median Home Value $153,300 -45.6% #2,186 / 3,222
32th
Median Gross Rent $797 -31.5% #2,122 / 3,222
34th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -16.3% #910 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Dickinson County has a population of 25,954, making it the #1,618 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dickinson County is $65,156, ranking #1,619 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$65,156 −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,619 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,594 −11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,325 of 3,222
59th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #910 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,056 of 3,222
67th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3% −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,185 of 3,222
63th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.4 min −33.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,974 of 3,222
8th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dickinson County is $153,300 (-45.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $797/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.

Median Home Value
$153,300 −45.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,186 of 3,222
32th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$797 −31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,122 of 3,222
34th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.4% +27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #311 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.3% of residents in Dickinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.

96.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3% +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #198 of 3,222
94th percentile

About Dickinson County, Michigan

Dickinson County, Michigan has a total population of 25,954, making it the 1,618th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickinson County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dickinson County is $65,156, which ranks #1,619 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Dickinson County is $153,300, 45.6% below the national median. Renters in Dickinson County pay a median gross rent of $797 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dickinson County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.4 min.

Dickinson 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 (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).

All data for Dickinson 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.