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Missaukee County

Michigan · 15,052 residents · 564.788 sq mi
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Missaukee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,370. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $123,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
15,052
+4%since 2000
from 14,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Missaukee County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,370
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,146
+56%since 2000
from $16,072 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(14,030)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(169)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(579)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(13,940)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(499)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other2.9%(430)
Diversity Score16%(2,409)
Segregation Score19.5%(2,941)
Diversity Score
16
+300%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Missaukee County, Michigan?

Missaukee County, Michigan has about 15,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Missaukee County, Michigan earns about $47,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Missaukee County, Michigan expensive?

In Missaukee County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $123,300, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Missaukee County, Michigan?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Missaukee County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Missaukee County, Michigan?

About 12.9% of people in Missaukee County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Missaukee County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Missaukee County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,905 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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