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Mecosta County

Michigan · 42,798 residents · 555.155 sq mi
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Mecosta County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $119,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
42,798
+6%since 2000
from 40,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+7%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K40K42K44K1990201020202024Mecosta County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,887
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,849 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,745
+14%since 2000
from $16,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(37,259)
Black3.6%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(520)
Asian0.9%(346)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(5,679)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(39,633)
Black2.5%(1,055)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(731)
Asian0.6%(277)
Other2.2%(948)
Diversity Score16.8%(7,210)
Diversity Score
17
+20%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecosta County, Michigan?

Mecosta County, Michigan has about 42,798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mecosta County, Michigan earns about $35,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mecosta County, Michigan expensive?

In Mecosta County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Mecosta County, Michigan?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mecosta County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mecosta County, Michigan?

About 20.6% of people in Mecosta County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mecosta County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mecosta County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,490 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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