Presque Isle County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Presque Isle County, Michigan has a population of 13,209, the 71st most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $59,321 and the median home value is $151,300. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Presque Isle County Quick Facts

Population 13,209

Median Household Income $59,32190% MOE ±$3,539

Median Home Value $151,30090% MOE ±$6,440

Poverty Rate 14.0%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 56.1 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 88.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.4%

Cities/Places 5

Population 13,209 71st of 83

Median Income $59,321 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Presque Isle 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	12,714	13,209	+3.9%
Median household income	$59,010	$59,321	No clear change (+0.5%)
Median home value¹	$129,717	$151,300	+16.6%
Median gross rent	$667	$683	No clear change (+2.4%)

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

Median Household Income

Presque Isle

$59,321

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Presque Isle

$151,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 27.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

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

45.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.7%

Renter 11.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $683/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.4%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

20.1%

55-74

38.1%

75+

13.2%

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 Presque Isle County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rogers City	2,878	$49,266	17.7%	$110,200
Presque Isle Harbor	906	$102,692	3.0%	$252,500
Onaway	674	$41,622	23.4%	$69,800
Posen	345	$46,500	28.7%	$79,000
Millersburg	137	$53,281	36.3%	$84,300

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Population Overview

Presque Isle County is located in Michigan with a total population of 13,209. It is the 71st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Presque Isle County is 56.1 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 13.2% 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 Presque Isle County is $59,321. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $151,300. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Presque Isle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Presque Isle County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County, Michigan?

Presque Isle County has a population of 13,209, making it the 71st most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Presque Isle County?

The median household income in Presque Isle County is $59,321 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

Presque Isle County contains 5 Census-designated places.