Montmorency County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Montmorency County, Michigan has a population of 9,516, the 76th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $49,756 and the median home value is $158,600. The poverty rate is 18.2%.

Montmorency County Quick Facts

Population 9,516

Median Household Income $49,75690% MOE ±$3,273

Median Home Value $158,60090% MOE ±$7,885

Poverty Rate 18.2%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 56.9 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 87.9%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.6%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 9,516 76th of 83

Median Income $49,756 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.2%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Montmorency 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	9,265	9,516	+2.7%
Median household income	$51,409	$49,756	No clear change (-3.2%)
Median home value¹	$126,394	$158,600	+25.5%
Median gross rent	$822	$686	No clear change (-16.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Montmorency

$49,756

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montmorency

$158,600

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.8%

$25K-$50K 26.4%

$50K-$100K 35.4%

$100K+ 14.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

17.5%

$100K-$125K

4.2%

$125K-$150K

2.3%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

41.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.9%

Renter 12.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $686/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.9%

18-34

13.5%

35-54

19.3%

55-74

40.2%

75+

12.1%

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 Montmorency County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lewiston	1,201	$54,231	18.6%	$169,800
Atlanta	758	$42,936	24.5%	$100,200
Canada Creek Ranch	381	$76,107	4.5%	$207,100

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montmorency County, Michigan?

Montmorency County has a population of 9,516, making it the 76th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Montmorency County?

The median household income in Montmorency County is $49,756 with a poverty rate of 18.2%.

How many cities are in Montmorency County, Michigan?

Montmorency County contains 3 Census-designated places.