Manistee County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,350 | — | #1,644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,516 | -15.5% | #1,752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.3 years | +29.3% | #207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,200 | -35.4% | #1,610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | -27.6% | #1,808 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.4% | #1,434 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Manistee County has a population of 25,350, making it the #1,644 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.3 years, which is 29.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Manistee County is $63,516, ranking #1,752 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Manistee County is $182,200 (-35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $842/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.8%.
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95.2% of residents in Manistee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Manistee County, Michigan
Manistee County, Michigan has a total population of 25,350, making it the 1,644th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Manistee County is 50.3 years, which is 29.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Manistee County is $63,516, which ranks #1,752 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Manistee County is $182,200, 35.4% below the national median. Renters in Manistee County pay a median gross rent of $842 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Manistee County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Manistee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Manistee 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.