Tuscola County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Tuscola County, Michigan has a population of 52,980, the 34th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,811 and the median home value is $149,500. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tuscola County Quick Facts
How Tuscola County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,071 | 52,980 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $62,847 | $63,811 | +1.5% |
| Median home value | $136,900 | $149,500 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Tuscola County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro | 4,290 | $41,595 | 28.7% | $102,700 |
| Vassar | 2,707 | $59,444 | 14.8% | $143,200 |
| Cass City | 2,210 | $53,000 | 21.2% | $113,100 |
| Millington | 1,122 | $56,250 | 18.9% | $118,000 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | 8.2% | $123,300 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | 16.2% | $121,300 |
| Unionville | 569 | $76,653 | 13.2% | $97,300 |
| Fairgrove | 547 | $42,500 | 7.0% | $78,600 |
| Kingston | 398 | $48,083 | 21.6% | $101,000 |
| Akron | 336 | $50,179 | 27.6% | $82,900 |
| Gagetown | 311 | $55,000 | 19.0% | $77,100 |
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Population Overview
Tuscola County is located in Michigan with a total population of 52,980. It is the 34th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuscola County is 44.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tuscola County is $63,811. This is 12% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $149,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Tuscola County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tuscola County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
16.3% 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 50% 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 92.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tuscola 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 Tuscola County, Michigan?
Tuscola County has a population of 52,980, making it the 34th most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Tuscola County?
The median household income in Tuscola County is $63,811 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.
How many cities are in Tuscola County, Michigan?
Tuscola County contains 11 Census-designated places.