County · Michigan
Huron County, Michigan
Huron County, Michigan. Huron County had 30,530 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 40 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 28 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 26063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,530
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,407 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,113
Median household income
$58,870
±$2,129 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$154,300
±$4,704 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$788
±$46 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Huron County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,407 residents in Huron County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,530 for July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,113 over 836 square miles of land.
| Measure | Huron County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,113 | 10,077,761 | −236 |
| Households | 14,150±280 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.04 | 2.42 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 20,349±63 | 4,622,236 | −932 |
Huron County's population since 2000
From 36,079 in 2000 to 30,530 in 2025: down 15.4%. 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 Huron County?
Huron County holds 40 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 28 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Bad Axe with 2,943 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Huron County?
The median resident of Huron County is 49.5 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 27.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huron County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5±0.3 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.2%±0.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 5.9% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±0.5 pts | 72.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | −1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5%±1.1 pts | 32.4% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±0.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.3 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 Huron County earn?
Half of Huron County's 14,150 households earn less than $58,870 a year (±$2,129), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $59,429 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huron County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,870±$2,129 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,624±$2,040 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,271±$965 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6%±1.2 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.8%±3.1 pts | 17.6% | −4.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.4%±1.4 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 Huron County?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Huron County's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 by its owner (±$4,704). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huron County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,300±$4,704 | $231,600 | +$26,431 |
| Median gross rent | $788±$46 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7%±5.7 pts | 41.4% | −7.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,135±$27 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8%±1.4 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,349±63 | 4,622,236 | −932 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±3.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±1.2 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.6%±1.1 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 Huron County building?
Builders took permits for 69 new housing units across Huron County in 2025 (69 single-family), 2.3 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 Huron County get to work?
78.9% of Huron County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Huron County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5%±0.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±0.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±1.7 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min±0.9 | 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 Huron County's census tracts?
Huron County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,219 (Tract 9512) to $68,631 (Tract 9509).
| Tract 950126063950100 | 1,481±144 | $53,611 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950226063950200 | 2,096±173 | $66,875 |
| Tract 950326063950300 | 2,090±194 | $51,957 |
| Tract 950426063950400 | 997±134 | $60,288 |
| Tract 950526063950500 | 2,015±216 | $60,652 |
| Tract 950626063950600 | 2,400±168 | $61,250 |
| Tract 950726063950700 | 3,450±293 | $63,218 |
| Tract 950826063950800 | 3,487±191 | $58,992 |
| Tract 950926063950900 | 3,489±216 | $68,631 |
| Tract 951026063951000 | 3,928±266 | $50,304 |
| Tract 951126063951100 | 2,052±216 | $67,938 |
| Tract 951226063951200 | 3,628±234 | $49,219 |
| Tract 990026063990000 | 0±11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Huron County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 83rd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 83 |
| Median household income | 60th of 83 |
| Median home value | 64th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 83 |
| Median age | 25th 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 Huron 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.