Cass County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Cass County, Michigan has a population of 51,520, the 35th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $70,443 and the median home value is $218,000. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cass County Quick Facts
How Cass County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,606 | 51,520 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $68,011 | $70,443 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $205,200 | $218,000 | +6.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowagiac | 5,732 | $48,166 | 21.4% | $130,800 |
| Cassopolis | 1,834 | $40,781 | 20.5% | $110,000 |
| Edwardsburg | 1,472 | $52,500 | 18.0% | $122,200 |
| Marcellus | 1,112 | $52,917 | 16.4% | $120,400 |
| Vandalia | 366 | $70,268 | 3.9% | $77,500 |
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Population Overview
Cass County is located in Michigan with a total population of 51,520. It is the 35th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cass County is 45.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cass County is $70,443. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $218,000. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower 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 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cass 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 Cass County, Michigan?
Cass County has a population of 51,520, making it the 35th most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Cass County?
The median household income in Cass County is $70,443 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.
How many cities are in Cass County, Michigan?
Cass County contains 5 Census-designated places.