Shiawassee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shiawassee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 68,061. It is the 27th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shiawassee County is 43.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shiawassee County is $64,464. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $164,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Shiawassee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shiawassee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.