Isabella County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 64,565 #858 / 3,222
73th
Median Household Income $55,237 -26.5% #2,462 / 3,222
24th
Median Age 30.1 years -22.6% #3,175 / 3,222
1th
Median Home Value $170,400 -39.6% #1,802 / 3,222
44th
Median Gross Rent $913 -21.5% #1,360 / 3,222
58th
Poverty Rate 21.9% +73.8% #2,834 / 3,222
12th

Demographics

Isabella County has a population of 64,565, making it the #858 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.1 years, which is 22.6% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Isabella County is $55,237, ranking #2,462 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.

Median Household Income
$55,237 −26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,462 of 3,222
24th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,707 −25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,309 of 3,222
28th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.9% +73.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,834 of 3,222
12th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.4% +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,655 of 3,222
18th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.3% −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.8 min −21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,573 of 3,222
20th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Isabella County is $170,400 (-39.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $913/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.

Median Home Value
$170,400 −39.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,802 of 3,222
44th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$913 −21.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,360 of 3,222
58th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.8% −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,918 of 3,222
9th percentile
61.8% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in Isabella County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,618 of 3,222
50th percentile

About Isabella County, Michigan

Isabella County, Michigan has a total population of 64,565, making it the 858th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Isabella County is 30.1 years, which is 22.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Isabella County is $55,237, which ranks #2,462 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.

The median home value in Isabella County is $170,400, 39.6% below the national median. Renters in Isabella County pay a median gross rent of $913 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Isabella County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.

Isabella County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).

All data for Isabella 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.