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Tuscola County

Michigan · 53,323 residents · 804.84 sq mi
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Tuscola County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,891. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,200. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,323
−8%since 2000
from 58,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K54K56K57K59K1990201020202024Tuscola County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,891
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,174 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,905
+50%since 2000
from $17,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(48,611)
Black0.8%(402)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,808)
Asian0.3%(155)
Other2.3%(1,211)
Diversity Score16.3%(8,700)
Segregation Score15.2%(8,104)
Diversity Score
16
+81%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscola County, Michigan?

Tuscola County, Michigan has about 53,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tuscola County, Michigan earns about $51,891 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 $108,200, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscola County, Michigan?

About 13.5% 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 13.1% of people in Tuscola County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscola County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscola County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,175 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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