Wexford County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wexford County is located in Michigan with a total population of 33,868. It is the 46th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wexford County is 42.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wexford County is $63,123. This is 11% 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 12.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $160,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Wexford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wexford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 90.0%.