Mecosta County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Mecosta County has a population of 41,242 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #1,183 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.9%. The median home value is $178,900, and the median household income is $60,951, which is 19% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Mecosta County, 22.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 33.4% below the national average, ranking #1,585 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Mecosta County is 76.3 years. 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.8% of adults in Mecosta County smoke , 33.4% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 13.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 14.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
24.1% of children in Mecosta County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Mecosta County is 59.9%. The mean commute time is 26.5 min, which is 4.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Mecosta County voted Republican with a margin of 30.0%. The vote was 34.2% Dem / 64.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.