Missaukee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Missaukee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 15,207. It is the 67th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Missaukee County is 43.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Missaukee County is $66,194. This is 9% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $170,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Missaukee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Missaukee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Missaukee 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.