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Emmet County

Michigan · 32,694 residents · 467.547 sq mi
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Emmet County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $182,900. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,694
+4%since 2000
from 31,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K30K32K35K1990201020202024Emmet County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,235
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,308
+34%since 2000
from $21,070 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(29,483)
Black0.5%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(285)
Asian0.4%(133)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(1,446)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(30,132)
Black0.5%(152)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(429)
Asian0.5%(174)
Other5.1%(1,652)
Diversity Score17.5%(5,709)
Diversity Score
17
+280%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmet County, Michigan?

Emmet County, Michigan has about 32,694 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emmet County, Michigan earns about $49,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmet County, Michigan expensive?

In Emmet County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $182,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Emmet County, Michigan?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Emmet County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmet County, Michigan?

About 9.0% of people in Emmet County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmet County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmet County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,654 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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