Mecosta County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,242 | — | #1,183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,951 | -18.9% | #1,996 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,900 | -36.5% | #1,655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $934 | -19.7% | #1,257 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +57.6% | #2,659 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mecosta County has a population of 41,242, making it the #1,183 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mecosta County is $60,951, ranking #1,996 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Mecosta County is $178,900 (-36.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $934/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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92.2% of residents in Mecosta County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County, Michigan has a total population of 41,242, making it the 1,183rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mecosta County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mecosta County is $60,951, which ranks #1,996 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Mecosta County is $178,900, 36.5% below the national median. Renters in Mecosta County pay a median gross rent of $934 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mecosta County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Mecosta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Mecosta 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.