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Presque Isle County

Michigan · 12,982 residents · 658.717 sq mi
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Presque Isle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,734. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 56.1, 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 56.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,982
−10%since 2000
from 14,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+24%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,734
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,068
+73%since 2000
from $17,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(14,079)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(79)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(347)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(12,282)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(154)
Asian0.4%(52)
Other2.3%(293)
Diversity Score10%(1,296)
Segregation Score16.3%(2,112)
Diversity Score
10
+314%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

Presque Isle County, Michigan has about 12,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

The typical household in Presque Isle County, Michigan earns about $48,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Presque Isle County, Michigan expensive?

In Presque Isle County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Presque Isle County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

About 13.4% of people in Presque Isle County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presque Isle County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Presque Isle County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 761 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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