Emmet County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Emmet County is located in Michigan with a total population of 34,159. It is the 45th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emmet County is 46.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emmet County is $73,724. This is 4% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $275,300. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emmet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Emmet County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher 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 96.0%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.