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Wexford County

Michigan · 32,735 residents · 564.925 sq mi
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Wexford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
32,735
+7%since 2000
from 30,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K33K35K1990201020202024Wexford County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,997
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,363 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,952
+16%since 2000
from $17,144 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(29,469)
Black0.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1%(307)
Asian0.4%(126)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(1,224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(31,246)
Black0.4%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(519)
Asian0.6%(193)
Other1.9%(627)
Diversity Score10.8%(3,546)
Diversity Score
11
+170%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wexford County, Michigan?

Wexford County, Michigan has about 32,735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wexford County, Michigan earns about $39,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wexford County, Michigan expensive?

In Wexford County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Wexford County, Michigan?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wexford County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wexford County, Michigan?

About 17.3% of people in Wexford County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wexford County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wexford County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,375 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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