Cass County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cass County is located in Michigan with a total population of 51,606. It is the 35th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 45.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $68,011. This is 4% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $205,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.