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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Menominee County

Michigan · 23,502 residents · 1,044.041 sq mi
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Menominee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,548. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,600. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
23,502
−7%since 2000
from 25,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.4
+22%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K24K25K26K1990201020202024Menominee County
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(1,037)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(1,193)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.5%(1,291)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(1,307)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(1,093)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(2,324)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(2,452)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(2,772)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.4%(4,078)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.1%(3,552)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(1,700)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(703)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,548
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,517
+69%since 2000
from $16,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(24,270)
Black0.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(190)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(21,325)
Black0.4%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(486)
Asian0.4%(94)
Other4.2%(997)
Segregation Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(235)
Puerto Rican0.3%(71)
Peruvian0.3%(63)
Spaniard0.1%(26)
Nicaraguan0.1%(18)
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Hmong0.1%(19)
Japanese0.1%(12)
Korean0.1%(12)
Thai0%(11)
Burmese0%(10)
Chinese0%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26.5%(6,066)
Polish10.6%(2,419)
French9.8%(2,244)
Swedish8.5%(1,948)
Irish8.4%(1,926)
English6%(1,375)
French Canadian5.2%(1,183)
American4.4%(999)
Norwegian3.3%(751)
Italian3%(694)
Belgian2.9%(670)
Finnish2.4%(560)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Czech2%(448)
Dutch1.9%(432)
Danish0.8%(179)
Hungarian0.8%(174)
Scottish0.8%(173)
Russian0.7%(161)
Croatian0.6%(134)
Canadian0.4%(95)
Austrian0.3%(70)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(68)
Swiss0.3%(61)
Lithuanian0.2%(54)
Slovak0.2%(46)
Welsh0.2%(36)
British0.1%(26)
Latvian0.1%(25)
Ukrainian0.1%(24)
Greek0.1%(18)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
Slovene0%(9)
Haitian0%(6)
Syrian0%(4)
Serbian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest French population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.4%(3,305)
Married51.6%(5,266)
Widowed4.9%(502)
Divorced11.2%(1,142)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(2,223)
Married52.1%(5,104)
Widowed11.4%(1,113)
Divorced13.9%(1,361)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menominee County, Michigan?

Menominee County, Michigan has about 23,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menominee County, Michigan earns about $48,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menominee County, Michigan expensive?

In Menominee County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Menominee County, Michigan?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Menominee County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menominee County, Michigan?

About 11.1% of people in Menominee County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menominee County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Menominee County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,418 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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