Huron County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Huron County, Michigan has a population of 31,113, the 48th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $58,870 and the median home value is $154,300. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Huron County Quick Facts

Population 31,113

Median Household Income $58,87090% MOE ±$2,129

Median Home Value $154,30090% MOE ±$4,704

Poverty Rate 12.6%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.1%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 49.5 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.8%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.5%

Cities/Places 12

Population 31,113 48th of 83

Median Income $58,870 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Huron 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	31,349	31,113	-0.8%
Median household income	$59,430	$58,870	No clear change (-0.9%)
Median home value¹	$127,871	$154,300	+20.7%
Median gross rent	$750	$788	No clear change (+5.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Huron

$58,870

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Huron

$154,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 22.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.7%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

55.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.8%

Renter 18.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $788/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

32.6%

75+

10.8%

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 Huron County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bad Axe	2,992	$44,688	20.2%	$125,200
Sebewaing	1,850	$48,125	13.1%	$98,700
Harbor Beach	1,582	$40,809	16.3%	$116,600
Pigeon	1,100	$52,361	8.8%	$120,000
Ubly	785	$54,886	19.0%	$111,700
Elkton	750	$48,654	23.0%	$92,300
Port Austin	699	$60,288	20.8%	$159,100
Caseville	634	$55,729	6.5%	$178,300
Bay Port	474	$48,333	9.8%	$118,000
Kinde	414	$49,886	10.7%	$94,800
Port Hope	268	$51,563	17.2%	$88,700
Owendale	193	$54,375	9.8%	$67,800

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Population Overview

Huron County is located in Michigan with a total population of 31,113. It is the 48th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huron County is 49.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.8% 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 Huron County is $58,870. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $154,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Huron 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 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Huron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Huron 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 Huron County, Michigan?

Huron County has a population of 31,113, making it the 48th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Huron County?

The median household income in Huron County is $58,870 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Huron County, Michigan?

Huron County contains 12 Census-designated places.