Emmet County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,125 | — | #1,362 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,112 | +3.9% | #665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $315,700 | +12.0% | #548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | -4.4% | #688 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.3% | #471 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Emmet County has a population of 34,125, making it the #1,362 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Emmet County is $78,112, ranking #665 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Emmet County is $315,700 (+12.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,112/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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93.6% of residents in Emmet County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Emmet County, Michigan
Emmet County, Michigan has a total population of 34,125, making it the 1,362nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Emmet County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Emmet County is $78,112, which ranks #665 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Emmet County is $315,700, 12.0% above the national median. Renters in Emmet County pay a median gross rent of $1,112 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Emmet County, 41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Emmet County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Emmet 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.