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Gratiot County

Michigan · 41,761 residents · 568.381 sq mi
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Gratiot County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,761
−1%since 2000
from 42,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Gratiot County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,795
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,623
+44%since 2000
from $17,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(38,024)
Black3.7%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,875)
Asian0.3%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(8,508)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(34,812)
Black5.3%(2,195)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(3,153)
Asian0.4%(161)
Other2%(832)
Diversity Score34.4%(14,371)
Segregation Score36.7%(15,328)
Diversity Score
34
+71%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gratiot County, Michigan?

Gratiot County, Michigan has about 41,761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gratiot County, Michigan earns about $49,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gratiot County, Michigan expensive?

In Gratiot County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Gratiot County, Michigan?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gratiot County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gratiot County, Michigan?

About 15.8% of people in Gratiot County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gratiot County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gratiot County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,779 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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