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Montmorency County

Michigan · 9,842 residents (2025 est.) · 546.675 sq mi
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Montmorency County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,756. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,516
−8%since 2000
from 10,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 19 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
+21%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,842 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Montmorency County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(354)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(340)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(450)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(400)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(362)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(799)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(818)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(1,017)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(1,824)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421%(2,002)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.5%(807)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(343)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,756
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,005 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,792
+93%since 2000
from $16,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+8%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+6%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,094)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(67)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(8,847)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(165)
Asian0.6%(61)
Other4%(377)
Diversity Score
17
+177%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
+122%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
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
Mexican0.7%(63)
Cuban0.5%(52)
Guatemalan0.2%(22)
Dominican0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(32)
Korean0.1%(14)
Chinese0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German32.5%(3,093)
English13.6%(1,293)
Irish13.2%(1,257)
Polish10.6%(1,013)
American6.3%(601)
French6.3%(598)
Scottish3.2%(303)
Italian2.4%(232)
Dutch1.4%(131)
Finnish1.1%(108)
Norwegian0.7%(70)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.7%(68)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(57)
Belgian0.6%(53)
Canadian0.5%(50)
Ukrainian0.5%(47)
Hungarian0.5%(43)
Welsh0.4%(39)
British0.4%(35)
Danish0.4%(35)
Czech0.3%(31)
Arab0.3%(27)
Lithuanian0.3%(27)
Russian0.3%(27)
Greek0.3%(25)
Swiss0.3%(24)
Lebanese0.2%(23)
Armenian0.2%(19)
Austrian0.2%(19)
Croatian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(14)
Iranian0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
Slovak0%(4)
Slovene0%(4)
Serbian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.4%(1,013)
Married55.3%(2,391)
Widowed4.6%(199)
Divorced16.7%(721)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(612)
Married57.9%(2,342)
Widowed13.6%(552)
Divorced13.4%(542)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montmorency County, Michigan?

Montmorency County, Michigan has about 9,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montmorency County, Michigan earns about $49,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montmorency County, Michigan expensive?

In Montmorency County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $158,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Montmorency County, Michigan?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montmorency County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montmorency County, Michigan?

About 18.2% of people in Montmorency County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montmorency County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Montmorency County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 580 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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