Iosco County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Iosco County, Michigan has a population of 25,347, the 58th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $50,066 and the median home value is $142,200. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

Iosco County Quick Facts

Population 25,347

Median Household Income $50,06690% MOE ±$2,086

Median Home Value $142,20090% MOE ±$9,162

Poverty Rate 17.7%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 53.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.2%

Cities/Places 6

Population 25,347 58th of 83

Median Income $50,066 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Iosco 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	25,197	25,347	+0.6%
Median household income	$53,755	$50,066	-6.9%
Median home value¹	$113,964	$142,200	+24.8%
Median gross rent	$802	$719	-10.4%

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

Median Household Income

Iosco

$50,066

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Iosco

$142,200

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.7%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 18.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

6.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

3.6%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

47.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $719/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.0%

18-34

15.2%

35-54

19.7%

55-74

35.7%

75+

12.4%

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 Iosco County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Tawas	2,675	$42,450	15.7%	$130,200
Au Sable	1,643	$42,431	13.5%	$113,600
Tawas City	1,614	$46,014	12.7%	$138,000
Sand Lake (Iosco County)	1,348	$58,162	16.4%	$157,500
Oscoda	654	$46,801	18.5%	$86,500
Whittemore	492	$33,214	22.8%	$80,900

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Population Overview

Iosco County is located in Michigan with a total population of 25,347. It is the 58th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iosco County is 53.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.4% 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 Iosco County is $50,066. This is 31% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $142,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Iosco County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Iosco County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Iosco 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 Iosco County, Michigan?

Iosco County has a population of 25,347, making it the 58th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Iosco County?

The median household income in Iosco County is $50,066 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.

How many cities are in Iosco County, Michigan?

Iosco County contains 6 Census-designated places.