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Mecosta

Michigan · 386 residents · 1.112 sq mi
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Mecosta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,219. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
−12%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+26%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3634335035736431990201020202024Mecosta
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,219
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,846
+29%since 2000
from $14,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(322)
Black3.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(23)
Diversity Score29.3%(113)
Diversity Score
29
+126%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.1%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecosta, Michigan?

Mecosta, Michigan has about 386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mecosta, Michigan?

The typical household in Mecosta, Michigan earns about $59,219 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Mecosta, Michigan?

About 19.8% 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 19.9% of people in Mecosta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mecosta, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mecosta, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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