Shiawassee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Shiawassee County, Michigan has a population of 67,991, the 27th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $67,404 and the median home value is $171,600. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Shiawassee County Quick Facts

Population 67,991

Median Household Income $67,40490% MOE ±$2,587

Median Home Value $171,60090% MOE ±$3,537

Poverty Rate 12.0%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 43.2 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.7%

Cities/Places 13

Population 67,991 27th of 83

Median Income $67,404 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Shiawassee 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	68,340	67,991	-0.5%
Median household income	$68,959	$67,404	No clear change (-2.3%)
Median home value¹	$150,516	$171,600	+14.0%
Median gross rent	$901	$899	No clear change (-0.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Shiawassee

$67,404

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Shiawassee

$171,600

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 20.7%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 31.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

59.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $899/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

27.4%

75+

7.7%

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 Shiawassee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Owosso	14,632	$54,229	17.2%	$132,600
Durand	3,483	$66,743	9.4%	$140,300
Corunna	3,037	$46,141	14.8%	$151,000
Perry	2,073	$75,321	19.1%	$164,000
Laingsburg	1,769	$77,400	24.0%	$210,100
Morrice	1,550	$66,071	17.1%	$121,900
Middletown	799	$46,250	34.8%	$90,700
New Lothrop	733	$72,344	13.6%	$205,700
Vernon	697	$69,625	16.1%	$133,400
Byron	617	$58,958	12.4%	$165,400
Bancroft	469	$90,000	9.8%	$135,600
Shaftsburg	441	$94,100	2.9%	$233,400
Henderson	320	$73,750	11.6%	$173,100

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Population Overview

Shiawassee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 67,991. It is the 27th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shiawassee County is 43.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shiawassee County is $67,404. This is 8% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $171,600. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Shiawassee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shiawassee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County, Michigan?

Shiawassee County has a population of 67,991, making it the 27th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Shiawassee County?

The median household income in Shiawassee County is $67,404 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Shiawassee County, Michigan?

Shiawassee County contains 13 Census-designated places.