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Arenac County

Michigan · 15,002 residents · 363.178 sq mi
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Arenac County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,679. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,600. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,002
−13%since 2000
from 17,269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+26%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Arenac County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,679
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,805 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,556
+57%since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(16,298)
Black1.8%(309)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(238)
Asian0.3%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(1,487)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(13,919)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(270)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other2.8%(427)
Diversity Score12.6%(1,891)
Segregation Score6.3%(946)
Diversity Score
13
+46%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arenac County, Michigan?

Arenac County, Michigan has about 15,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arenac County, Michigan?

The typical household in Arenac County, Michigan earns about $45,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arenac County, Michigan expensive?

In Arenac County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Arenac County, Michigan?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arenac County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arenac County, Michigan?

About 14.5% of people in Arenac County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arenac County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Arenac County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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