Menominee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Menominee County, Michigan has a population of 23,247, the 61st most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $56,435 and the median home value is $151,800. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Menominee County Quick Facts

Population 23,247

Median Household Income $56,43590% MOE ±$3,732

Median Home Value $151,80090% MOE ±$6,725

Poverty Rate 12.2%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.2%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 49.6 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.8%

Cities/Places 6

Population 23,247 61st of 83

Median Income $56,435 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Menominee 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	23,074	23,247	+0.7%
Median household income	$57,632	$56,435	No clear change (-2.1%)
Median home value¹	$125,040	$151,800	+21.4%
Median gross rent	$711	$692	No clear change (-2.7%)

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

Median Household Income

Menominee

$56,435

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Menominee

$151,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.5%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 24.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $692/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

32.4%

75+

10.9%

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 Menominee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Menominee	8,326	$49,432	16.4%	$104,400
Stephenson	902	$44,600	15.5%	$101,800
Hermansville	666	$66,964	8.1%	$82,700
Powers	360	$35,417	15.3%	$99,400
Carney	177	$48,750	18.1%	$114,200
Daggett	174	$48,500	12.6%	$108,000

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Population Overview

Menominee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 23,247. It is the 61st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Menominee County is 49.6 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.9% 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 Menominee County is $56,435. This is 23% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $151,800. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Menominee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Menominee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Menominee 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 Menominee County, Michigan?

Menominee County has a population of 23,247, making it the 61st most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Menominee County?

The median household income in Menominee County is $56,435 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Menominee County, Michigan?

Menominee County contains 6 Census-designated places.