Montmorency County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montmorency County is located in Michigan with a total population of 9,516. It is the 76th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montmorency County is 56.9 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.1% 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 Montmorency County is $49,756. This is 32% 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 18.2%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $158,600. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montmorency County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 52% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montmorency 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.