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Tuscola County

Michigan · 55,729 residents · 804.84 sq mi
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Tuscola County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,198. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
55,729
−4%since 2000
from 58,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K54K56K57K59K1990201020202024Tuscola County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,198
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,174 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,937
+11%since 2000
from $17,985 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(55,200)
Black1.1%(613)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,342)
Asian0.3%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(5,262)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(52,547)
Black1.1%(621)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,571)
Asian0.3%(155)
Other1.4%(783)
Diversity Score13.5%(7,533)
Diversity Score
14
+50%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscola County, Michigan?

Tuscola County, Michigan has about 55,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tuscola County, Michigan earns about $42,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuscola County, Michigan expensive?

In Tuscola County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscola County, Michigan?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tuscola County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuscola County, Michigan?

About 15.8% of people in Tuscola County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscola County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscola County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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