Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County is home to 41,242 people. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Michigan rate (13.2%). The median household income is $60,951.
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| Measure | Value | Michigan | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,242 | 10,077,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,951 | $72,875 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.9% | 13.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.6% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.8% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $178,900 | $231,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $934 | $1,129 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.1% | 50.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.0 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.