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Presque Isle County, Michigan

Presque Isle County, Michigan. Presque Isle County had 13,128 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 19 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 26141.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

13,128

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,982 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,209

Median household income

$59,321

±$3,539 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875

Median home value

$151,300

±$6,440 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600

Median gross rent

$683

±$119 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129

How many people live in Presque Isle County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 12,982 residents in Presque Isle County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,128 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,209 over 659 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +175 (13,176)
2021→2022 +175 (13,351)
2022→2023 −93 (13,258)
2023→2024 −38 (13,220)
2024→2025 −92 (13,128)

Presque Isle County in Michigan. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Presque Isle County	Michigan	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	13,209	10,077,761	+495
Households	6,655±302	4,076,369	+858
Average household size	1.96±0.09	2.42	−0.20
Housing units	9,802±240	4,622,236	−672

Presque Isle County's population since 2000

From 14,411 in 2000 to 13,128 in 2025: down 8.9%. 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.

2000 Census 14,411
2005 (estimate) 14,100
2010 Census 13,376
2015 (estimate) 12,800
2020 Census 12,982
2025 (estimate) 13,128

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 Presque Isle County?

Presque Isle County holds 19 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Rogers City with 2,869 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Presque Isle County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Rogers City	city	2,850	2,878±41	$49,266	$110,200	17.7%	100%
Presque Isle Township	township	1,698	1,910±200	$94,412	$239,000	5.8%	100%
Rogers Township	township	964	901±116	$66,591	$161,000	12.5%	100%
Allis Township	township	925	973±166	$71,583	$139,600	10.8%	100%
Onaway	city	890	674±155	$41,622	$69,800	23.4%	100%
Case Township	township	819	762±112	$55,500	$149,300	18.2%	100%
Posen Township	township	808	836±149	$56,719	$121,900	21.1%	100%
Belknap Township	township	686	754±115	$52,457	$154,500	15.9%	100%
Krakow Township	township	666	788±133	$64,375	$237,200	8.8%	100%
Presque Isle Harbor	CDP	643	906±192	$102,692	$252,500	3.0%	100%
Ocqueoc Township	township	544	448±61	$57,031	$221,000	10.3%	100%
North Allis Township	township	467	515±162	$62,457	$150,800	8.0%	100%
Pulawski TownshipGEOID 2614166460	township	372	441±128	$56,389	$126,600	24.7%	100%
Bearinger Township	township	371	397±71	$50,938	$225,000	10.3%	100%
Bismarck Township	township	351	413±70	$55,875	$126,600	8.0%	100%
Moltke Township	township	291	312±79	$55,000	$219,400	9.6%	100%
Metz Township	township	280	207±39	$52,500	$156,300	23.7%	100%
PosenGEOID 2666000	village	270	345±132	$46,500	$79,000	28.7%	100%
MillersburgGEOID 2654120	village	169	137±35	$53,281	$84,300	36.3%	100%

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 Presque Isle County?

The median resident of Presque Isle County is 56.1 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 33.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Presque Isle County	Michigan	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	56.1±0.3	40.2	+1.1
Under 18 years	15.4%±0.3 pts	21.2%	–
65 years and over	33.7%±0.2 pts	18.6%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%	5.9%	+0.2 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	94.2%±0.2 pts	72.4%	−1.3 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.2 pts	13.1%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.2 pts	3.4%	–
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	3.4%±0.4 pts	4.5%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Born outside the United States	1.1%±0.5 pts	7.2%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	4.1%±1.0 pts	10.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	11.3%±1.2 pts	5.8%	–
With a disability	19.8%±1.5 pts	14.3%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.2%±1.2 pts	4.9%	−1.7 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	92.4%±1.0 pts	92.1%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	21.4%±1.8 pts	32.4%	+3.5 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	6.7%±1.2 pts	12.7%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	0.4%±0.2 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 Presque Isle County earn?

Half of Presque Isle County's 6,655 households earn less than $59,321 a year (±$3,539), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $59,009 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Presque Isle County	Michigan	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$59,321±$3,539	$72,875	no clear change
Mean household income	$77,164±$4,654	$98,700	–
Per capita income	$38,038±$2,214	$40,735	+$3,452
People below the poverty line	14.0%±2.1 pts	13.2%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	22.8%±7.4 pts	17.6%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	10.6%±1.5 pts	13.5%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	85.1%±1.7 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 Presque Isle County?

Owners occupy 88.7% of Presque Isle County's occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,300 by its owner (±$6,440). The median renter pays $683 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Presque Isle County	Michigan	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$151,300±$6,440	$231,600	+$21,585
Median gross rent	$683±$119	$1,129	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	42.7%±12.7 pts	41.4%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,119±$44	$1,569	–
Owner-occupied homes	88.7%±1.9 pts	73.2%	no clear change
Housing units	9,802±240	4,622,236	−672
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.0%±0.5 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	1.7%±1.6 pts	5.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	89.7%±1.3 pts	72.0%	–
Mobile homes	5.6%±0.9 pts	5.0%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.8%±0.3 pts	1.0%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	14.0%±1.9 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 Presque Isle County building?

Builders took permits for 50 new housing units across Presque Isle County in 2025 (50 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.

2019 36 units
2020 35 units
2021 47 units
2022 41 units
2023 43 units
2024 46 units
2025 50 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Presque Isle County get to work?

74.9% of Presque Isle County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Presque Isle County	Michigan	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	45.9%±1.5 pts	61.3%	–
Unemployment rate	6.5%±1.3 pts	5.7%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	74.9%±2.7 pts	74.3%	–
Carpooled	9.0%±2.0 pts	7.9%	–
Public transportation	0.5%±0.6 pts	0.9%	–
Walked	1.7%±0.6 pts	2.0%	–
Worked from home	10.4%±2.3 pts	13.5%	+6.8 pts
Mean travel time to work	26.7 min±1.9	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 Presque Isle County's census tracts?

Presque Isle County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,710 (Tract 9502) to $84,615 (Tract 9506).

Census tracts of Presque Isle County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 950126141950100	Rogers City (1%)	1,795	1,776±156	$59,083	$199,700	$621	9.3%
Tract 950226141950200	Rogers City (87%)	2,669	2,709±79	$49,710	$112,200	$596	18.1%
Tract 950326141950300	Millersburg (10%)	2,063	2,042±163	$56,293	$134,700	$844	14.0%
Tract 950426141950400	Onaway (37%)	2,436	2,207±180	$53,235	$112,800	$838	15.5%
Tract 950526141950500	Posen (7%)	2,608	2,973±184	$67,500	$181,900	$607	16.2%
Tract 950626141950600	Presque Isle Harbor (50%)	1,411	1,502±174	$84,615	$250,900	$950	5.2%
Tract 990026141990000	–	0	0±11	not published	not published	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 Presque Isle County compare with Michigan's other counties?

Presque Isle County's rank among Michigan's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	71st of 83
Growth 2020-2025	39th of 83
Residents per square mile	71st of 83
Median household income	58th of 83
Median home value	70th of 83
Median gross rent	77th of 83
Poverty rate	34th of 83
Bachelor's degree or higher	46th of 83
Median age	6th of 83

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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 Presque Isle 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.