Dickinson County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dickinson County is located in Michigan with a total population of 25,940. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickinson County is 47.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickinson County is $61,882. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $130,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Dickinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickinson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 95.8%.