Isabella County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,565 | — | #858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,237 | -26.5% | #2,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.1 years | -22.6% | #3,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,400 | -39.6% | #1,802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | -21.5% | #1,360 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +73.8% | #2,834 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.2% of residents in Isabella County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
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.