Antrim County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Antrim County, Michigan has a population of 24,127, the 59th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $72,054 and the median home value is $255,500. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Antrim County Quick Facts

Population 24,127

Median Household Income $72,05490% MOE ±$2,793

Median Home Value $255,50090% MOE ±$11,236

Poverty Rate 9.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.9%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 51.8 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 86.4%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.3%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 94.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 24,127 59th of 83

Median Income $72,054 1% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.9%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Antrim County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	23,206	24,127	+4.0%
Median household income	$69,123	$72,054	No clear change (+4.2%)
Median home value¹	$197,529	$255,500	+29.3%
Median gross rent	$925	$902	No clear change (-2.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Antrim

$72,054

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Antrim

$255,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 32.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

16.1%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

54.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.4%

Renter 13.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $902/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

34.6%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Antrim County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elk Rapids	1,624	$70,938	3.7%	$393,400
Lakes of the North	1,524	$82,188	9.3%	$232,100
Mancelona	1,476	$51,691	16.8%	$131,400
Central Lake	1,051	$63,269	8.7%	$167,100
Bellaire	1,008	$55,789	14.0%	$230,100
Eastport	311	$55,761	14.8%	$331,300
Alba	282	$100,870	1.8%	N/A
Ellsworth	265	$61,000	8.7%	$160,200
Alden	133	$56,250	0.0%	$311,400

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Population Overview

Antrim County is located in Michigan with a total population of 24,127. It is the 59th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Antrim County is 51.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Antrim County is $72,054. This is 1% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $255,500. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Antrim County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Antrim County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Antrim County, Michigan?

Antrim County has a population of 24,127, making it the 59th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Antrim County?

The median household income in Antrim County is $72,054 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.

How many cities are in Antrim County, Michigan?

Antrim County contains 9 Census-designated places.