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Emmet County

Michigan · 34,112 residents · 467.547 sq mi
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Emmet County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,900. With a median age of 47.3, 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 47.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
34,112
+9%since 2000
from 31,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+22%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K30K32K35K1990201020202024Emmet County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,947
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,306
+68%since 2000
from $21,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(30,359)
Black0.5%(159)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(592)
Asian0.5%(173)
Other7.6%(2,602)
Diversity Score23.9%(8,147)
Segregation Score17.2%(5,878)
Diversity Score
24
+419%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmet County, Michigan?

Emmet County, Michigan has about 34,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emmet County, Michigan earns about $55,947 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 $206,900, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Emmet County, Michigan?

About 34.7% 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 8.9% 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 9,072 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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