Gratiot County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gratiot County is located in Michigan with a total population of 41,478. It is the 39th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gratiot County is 39.7 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gratiot County is $61,128. This is 14% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $136,800. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Gratiot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gratiot County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 91.9%.