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Missaukee County, Michigan
Missaukee County, Michigan. Missaukee County had 15,274 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 19 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 26113.
Missaukee County is one of the 2 counties of the Cadillac, MI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,274
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,052 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,207
Median household income
$66,194
±$5,534 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$170,400
±$5,383 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$891
±$57 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Missaukee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,052 residents in Missaukee County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,274 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,207 over 565 square miles of land.
| Measure | Missaukee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,207 | 10,077,761 | +179 |
| Households | 5,909±180 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.08 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,680±50 | 4,622,236 | −547 |
Missaukee County's population since 2000
From 14,478 in 2000 to 15,274 in 2025: up 5.5%. 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 Missaukee County?
Missaukee County holds 19 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Lake Township, Missaukee County with 2,851 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lake Township, Missaukee County | 2,827 | $72,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Township, Missaukee County | 1,489 | $88,295 |
| Caldwell Township | 1,394 | $54,250 |
| Reeder Township | 1,199 | $69,000 |
| Forest Township, Missaukee County | 1,184 | $52,581 |
| Riverside Township | 1,124 | $72,188 |
| Clam Union Township | 907 | $45,859 |
| Lake City | 829 | $74,583 |
| McBain | 637 | $47,083 |
| Norwich Township, Missaukee County | 631 | $58,750 |
| Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County | 574 | $73,295 |
| Pioneer Township | 508 | $42,417 |
| Butterfield Township | 473 | $48,000 |
| West Branch Township, Missaukee County | 452 | $58,917 |
| Aetna Township, Missaukee County | 429 | $61,250 |
| JenningsGEOID 2641720 | 229 | $41,023 |
| Holland TownshipGEOID 2611338620 | 221 | $47,813 |
| FalmouthGEOID 2627320 | 183 | not published |
| Enterprise Township | 174 | $47,000 |
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 Missaukee County?
The median resident of Missaukee County is 43.3 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Missaukee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.3 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±0.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 5.9% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±1.1 pts | 72.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 13.1% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±0.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±1.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±1.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8%±1.6 pts | 32.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 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 Missaukee County earn?
Half of Missaukee County's 5,909 households earn less than $66,194 a year (±$5,534), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,081 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,113 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Missaukee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,194±$5,534 | $72,875 | +$8,113 |
| Mean household income | $83,075±$7,118 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,706±$2,763 | $40,735 | +$3,369 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±1.5 pts | 13.2% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5%±4.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9%±1.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±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 Missaukee County?
Owners occupy 84.9% of Missaukee County's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,400 by its owner (±$5,383). The median renter pays $891 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Missaukee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,400±$5,383 | $231,600 | +$24,317 |
| Median gross rent | $891±$57 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±7.9 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,286±$51 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9%±1.6 pts | 73.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Housing units | 8,680±50 | 4,622,236 | −547 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8%±1.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±1.4 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 Missaukee County building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units across Missaukee County in 2025 (35 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 Missaukee County get to work?
80.6% of Missaukee County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Missaukee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7%±1.6 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±1.9 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min±1.3 | 24.2 min | +2.4 min |
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 Missaukee County's census tracts?
Missaukee County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,587 (Tract 9604) to $76,453 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 9601.0126113960101 | 1,973±177 | $58,967 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0226113960102 | 2,344±202 | $54,255 |
| Tract 960226113960200 | 3,293±256 | $69,250 |
| Tract 960326113960300 | 4,918±303 | $76,453 |
| Tract 960426113960400 | 2,679±184 | $53,587 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Missaukee County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 83 |
| Median household income | 31st of 83 |
| Median home value | 47th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 83 |
| Median age | 47th 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Missaukee 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.