Emmet County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Emmet County, Michigan has a population of 34,125, the 45th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $78,112 and the median home value is $315,700. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Emmet County Quick Facts

Population 34,125

Median Household Income $78,11290% MOE ±$4,802

Median Home Value $315,70090% MOE ±$11,662

Poverty Rate 8.5%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.2%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 47.0 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.6%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 96.3%

Cities/Places 14

Population 34,125 45th of 83

Median Income $78,112 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Emmet County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,104	34,125	+3.1%
Median household income	$68,709	$78,112	+13.7%
Median home value¹	$230,019	$315,700	+37.2%
Median gross rent	$1,007	$1,112	+10.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Emmet

$78,112

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Emmet

$315,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 38.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,112/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.1%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

30.5%

75+

9.7%

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 Emmet County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Petoskey	5,856	$74,196	9.0%	$364,100
Harbor Springs	1,086	$75,417	7.3%	$415,700
Alanson	834	$65,139	15.3%	$134,100
Mackinaw City	778	$42,031	16.4%	$224,300
Pellston	755	$66,875	17.5%	$121,000
Bay Shore	697	$75,217	7.8%	$153,600
Carp Lake	380	$27,474	48.2%	$180,000
Conway	237	$77,000	9.7%	$425,000
Brutus	198	$109,375	0.0%	$164,100
Bay View	164	$236,500	4.9%	$375,500
Oden	150	N/A	10.7%	N/A
Levering	73	$40,156	9.6%	$75,000
Ponshewaing	61	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Cross Village	47	$49,375	0.0%	$285,000

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Population Overview

Emmet County is located in Michigan with a total population of 34,125. It is the 45th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emmet County is 47.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emmet County is $78,112. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $315,700. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emmet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Emmet County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher 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 96.3%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Emmet 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 Emmet County, Michigan?

Emmet County has a population of 34,125, making it the 45th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Emmet County?

The median household income in Emmet County is $78,112 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Emmet County, Michigan?

Emmet County contains 14 Census-designated places.