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Mecosta

Michigan · 457 residents · 1.112 sq mi
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Mecosta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,400. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+4%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+2%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3634335035736431990201020202024Mecosta
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,265
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,363
−9%since 2000
from $14,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(385)
Black2.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(402)
Black1.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(28)
Diversity Score25.6%(117)
Diversity Score
26
+98%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecosta, Michigan?

Mecosta, Michigan has about 457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mecosta, Michigan?

The typical household in Mecosta, Michigan earns about $29,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mecosta, Michigan expensive?

In Mecosta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Mecosta, Michigan?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mecosta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mecosta, Michigan?

About 27.5% of people in Mecosta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mecosta, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mecosta, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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