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Montmorency County, Michigan
Montmorency County, Michigan. Montmorency County had 9,842 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 12 places (1 city, village or borough, 8 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 26119.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,842
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,153 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,516
Median household income
$49,756
±$3,273 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$158,600
±$7,885 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$686
±$74 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Montmorency County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,153 residents in Montmorency County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,842 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,516 over 547 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montmorency County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,516 | 10,077,761 | +251 |
| Households | 4,921±197 | 4,076,369 | +469 |
| Average household size | 1.92±0.08 | 2.42 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 8,925±31 | 4,622,236 | −690 |
Montmorency County's population since 2000
From 10,315 in 2000 to 9,842 in 2025: down 4.6%. 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 Montmorency County?
Montmorency County holds 12 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Albert Township with 2,637 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Albert Township | 2,453 | $54,423 |
|---|---|---|
| Hillman Township | 2,009 | $42,893 |
| Briley Township | 1,697 | $43,115 |
| Montmorency Township | 1,016 | $67,614 |
| Lewiston | 996 | $54,231 |
| Atlanta | 720 | $42,936 |
| Avery Township | 662 | $60,714 |
| Hillman | 605 | $36,823 |
| Vienna Township | 535 | $46,625 |
| Rust Township | 519 | $49,313 |
| Loud TownshipGEOID 2611949480 | 262 | $46,250 |
| Canada Creek RanchGEOID 2612980 | 258 | $76,107 |
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 Montmorency County?
The median resident of Montmorency County is 56.9 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 33.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montmorency County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9±0.9 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.9%±0.5 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.1%±0.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.9% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0%±0.7 pts | 72.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 24.7%±2.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9%±2.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±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 Montmorency County earn?
Half of Montmorency County's 4,921 households earn less than $49,756 a year (±$3,273), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $51,409 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montmorency County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,756±$3,273 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,313±$2,967 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,792±$1,424 | $40,735 | +$2,307 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±3.1 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6%±8.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8%±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±2.2 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 Montmorency County?
Owners occupy 87.9% of Montmorency County's occupied homes and renters 12.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 by its owner (±$7,885). The median renter pays $686 a month including utilities, and 50.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montmorency County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,600±$7,885 | $231,600 | +$32,208 |
| Median gross rent | $686±$74 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.7%±13.2 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,083±$49 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.9%±2.6 pts | 73.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 8,925±31 | 4,622,236 | −690 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±6.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.2%±2.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.2 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 Montmorency County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Montmorency County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Montmorency County get to work?
76.5% of Montmorency County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Montmorency County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.9%±2.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5%±3.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±2.4 pts | 13.5% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±3.1 | 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 Montmorency County's census tracts?
Montmorency County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,559 (Tract 9104) to $73,750 (Tract 9105).
| Tract 910126119910100 | 2,336±215 | $46,469 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 910226119910200 | 1,584±160 | $53,266 |
| Tract 910326119910300 | 1,768±153 | $50,458 |
| Tract 910426119910400 | 2,101±222 | $42,559 |
| Tract 910526119910500 | 1,727±143 | $73,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Montmorency County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd of 83 |
| Median household income | 81st of 83 |
| Median home value | 60th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th of 83 |
| Median age | 5th 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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