Wexford County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Wexford County, Michigan has a population of 34,077, the 46th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $61,085 and the median home value is $170,400. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Wexford County Quick Facts

Population 34,077

Median Household Income $61,08590% MOE ±$2,988

Median Home Value $170,40090% MOE ±$5,826

Poverty Rate 13.9%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 42.2 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.0%

Cities/Places 9

Population 34,077 46th of 83

Median Income $61,085 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Wexford 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	33,256	34,077	+2.5%
Median household income	$58,081	$61,085	No clear change (+5.2%)
Median home value¹	$133,286	$170,400	+27.8%
Median gross rent	$869	$897	No clear change (+3.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Wexford

$61,085

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wexford

$170,400

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 26.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

55.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $897/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

26.7%

75+

8.3%

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 Wexford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cadillac	10,445	$51,773	18.2%	$134,300
Manton	1,511	$45,982	13.5%	$125,000
Buckley	936	$67,083	13.8%	$205,500
Mesick	423	$41,094	17.3%	$123,800
Wedgewood	241	$131,563	0.0%	$322,700
Harrietta	230	$45,938	25.7%	$154,200
Haring	199	$105,441	0.0%	$158,100
Boon	99	$77,083	19.2%	$97,100
Caberfae	35	$59,000	0.0%	$200,000

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Population Overview

Wexford County is located in Michigan with a total population of 34,077. It is the 46th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wexford County is 42.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wexford County is $61,085. This is 16% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $170,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Wexford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wexford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wexford 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 Wexford County, Michigan?

Wexford County has a population of 34,077, making it the 46th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Wexford County?

The median household income in Wexford County is $61,085 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Wexford County, Michigan?

Wexford County contains 9 Census-designated places.