Dickinson County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Name: Dickinson County, Michigan Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Dickinson County, Michigan has a population of 25,954, the 53rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $65,156 and the median home value is $153,300. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Dickinson County Quick Facts

Population 25,954

Median Household Income $65,156

Median Home Value $153,300

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 82.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%

High School Graduation 96.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 25,954 53rd of 83

Median Income $65,156 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Dickinson 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	25,940	25,954	+0.1%
Median household income	$61,882	$65,156	+5.3%
Median home value	$130,300	$153,300	+17.7%

Median Household Income

Dickinson

$65,156

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dickinson

$153,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 35.4%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

13.7%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

57.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.4%

Renter 17.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $797/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

29.7%

75+

10.3%

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 Dickinson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Iron Mountain	7,518	$59,405	13.5%	$141,600
Kingsford	5,124	$61,635	9.0%	$132,100
Norway	2,833	$63,846	13.9%	$91,100
Quinnesec	892	$38,713	27.6%	$154,900

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Population Overview

Dickinson County is located in Michigan with a total population of 25,954. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickinson County is 46.9 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.3% 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 Dickinson County is $65,156. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $153,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Dickinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickinson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, Michigan?

Dickinson County has a population of 25,954, making it the 53rd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Dickinson County?

The median household income in Dickinson County is $65,156 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Dickinson County, Michigan?

Dickinson County contains 4 Census-designated places.