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Cheboygan County

Michigan · 25,579 residents · 715.279 sq mi
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Cheboygan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,624. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,800. With a median age of 51.1, 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 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
25,579
−3%since 2000
from 26,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+24%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K26K27K1990201020202024Cheboygan County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,624
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,589
+53%since 2000
from $18,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(24,947)
Black0.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(202)
Asian0.2%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(819)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(22,872)
Black0.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(341)
Asian0.3%(85)
Other6.3%(1,604)
Diversity Score19.8%(5,054)
Segregation Score9.8%(2,497)
Diversity Score
20
+538%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheboygan County, Michigan?

Cheboygan County, Michigan has about 25,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheboygan County, Michigan earns about $49,624 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheboygan County, Michigan expensive?

In Cheboygan County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Cheboygan County, Michigan?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cheboygan County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheboygan County, Michigan?

About 13.1% of people in Cheboygan County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheboygan County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheboygan County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,181 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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