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Dickinson County, Michigan
Dickinson County, Michigan. Dickinson County had 25,827 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 11 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 7 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 26043.
Dickinson County is one of the 2 counties of the Iron Mountain, MI-WI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,827
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,947 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,954
Median household income
$65,156
±$3,928 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$153,300
±$8,586 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$797
±$61 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Dickinson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,947 residents in Dickinson County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,827 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,954 over 761 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,954 | 10,077,761 | +515 |
| Households | 11,905±254 | 4,076,369 | +674 |
| Average household size | 2.15±0.05 | 2.42 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 13,951±49 | 4,622,236 | −119 |
Dickinson County's population since 2000
From 27,472 in 2000 to 25,827 in 2025: down 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County holds 11 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 7 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Iron Mountain with 7,469 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $59,405 |
|---|---|---|
| Breitung Charter Township | 5,831 | $72,343 |
| Kingsford | 5,139 | $61,635 |
| Norway | 2,840 | $63,846 |
| Norway Township | 1,535 | $90,750 |
| QuinnesecGEOID 2666720 | 1,083 | $38,713 |
| Sagola Township | 1,066 | $78,333 |
| Waucedah Township | 809 | $81,719 |
| Felch Township | 687 | $74,000 |
| Breen Township | 471 | $65,000 |
| West Branch Township, Dickinson CountyGEOID 2604385520 | 51 | $80,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dickinson County?
The median resident of Dickinson County is 46.9 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9±0.6 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±0.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±0.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 5.9% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3%±0.7 pts | 72.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0%±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±2.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4%±1.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±2.4 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dickinson County earn?
Half of Dickinson County's 11,905 households earn less than $65,156 a year (±$3,928), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $63,559 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,156±$3,928 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,228±$4,540 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,594±$1,758 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5%±1.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7%±3.2 pts | 17.6% | −7.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±2.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dickinson County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Dickinson County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 by its owner (±$8,586). The median renter pays $797 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,300±$8,586 | $231,600 | +$28,015 |
| Median gross rent | $797±$61 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3%±8.6 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,126±$72 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±2.7 pts | 73.2% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 13,951±49 | 4,622,236 | −119 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0%±2.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.3%±2.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dickinson County building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units across Dickinson County in 2025 (34 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dickinson County get to work?
77.3% of Dickinson County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5%±1.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±3.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min±1.8 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Dickinson County's census tracts?
Dickinson County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,017 (Tract 9504) to $89,457 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950126043950100 | 1,364±164 | $76,458 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950226043950200 | 4,723±354 | $89,457 |
| Tract 950326043950300 | 4,693±308 | $60,169 |
| Tract 950426043950400 | 3,938±390 | $53,017 |
| Tract 950526043950500 | 3,001±271 | $63,479 |
| Tract 950626043950600 | 4,401±428 | $64,384 |
| Tract 950726043950700 | 3,834±427 | $68,274 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dickinson County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 83 |
| Median household income | 36th of 83 |
| Median home value | 66th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 83 |
| Median age | 32nd of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dickinson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.