Tuscola County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tuscola County is located in Michigan with a total population of 53,071. It is the 34th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuscola County is 44.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tuscola County is $62,847. This is 12% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $136,900. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Tuscola County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tuscola County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

15.5% 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 51% 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 92.2%.